Thomas Edison Elementary School
Thomas Edison Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Thomas Edison Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thomas Edison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Thomas Edison Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Edison Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1220 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Edison Elementary School is Monterey High (Continuation School) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is David Starr Jordan Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bret Harte Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Monterey High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 142 students10
0.5 miles
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455 0.5 9-12 142 - Burbank Bret Harte Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 575 students10
0.7 miles
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533 0.7 K-5 575 - Burbank Burroughs High School Math: 43% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,582 students10
0.7 miles
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777 0.7 9-12 2,582 - Burbank David Starr Jordan Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,062 student10
0.7 miles
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4622 0.7 6-8 1,062 - Burbank Walt Disney Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 417 students10
0.8 miles
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385 0.8 K-5 417
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