Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(716)874-8416
- Thomas A Edison Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Thomas A Edison Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas A Edison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2931 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas A Edison Elementary School is Kenmore East Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kenmore East Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Herbert Hoover Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tonawanda Kenmore East Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 1194 students
0.6 miles
350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716)874-8402 0.6 8-12 1194 - Buffalo Herbert Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
1.0 miles
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716)874-8414 1.0 K-5 602 - Buffalo Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 818 students
1.0 miles
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716)874-8405 1.0 5-8 818 - Buffalo Ben Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 538 students
1.1 miles
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716)874-8415 1.1 K-4 538 - Buffalo Ben Franklin Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 634 students
1.1 miles
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716)874-8404 1.1 5-7 634
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