Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas A. Edison Elementary serves the southeast part of Antioch, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's student population of 731 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
16%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is ranked #1382 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. View Elementary School, Shwab Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?
731 students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This a good school I love Teachers who are friendly and they love my daughter It is clean rooms and all areas in this school.
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