Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Edison Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 8% 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
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bret Harte Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School?
511 students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thomas Edison Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Elementary School?
Thomas Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas Edison Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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