Thomas Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(818)558-4644
- Thomas Edison Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 grown by 15% 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Edison Elementary School is 0.67, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1626 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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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 | 1% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Monterey High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
0.5 miles
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-5455 0.5 9-12 142 - Burbank Bret Harte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 575 students
0.7 miles
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818)558-5533 0.7 K-5 575 - Burbank Burroughs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2582 students
0.7 miles
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4777 0.7 9-12 2582 - Burbank David Starr Jordan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1062 students
0.7 miles
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4622 0.7 6-8 1062 - Burbank Walt Disney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 417 students
0.8 miles
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-5385 0.8 K-5 417
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