Thomas Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(818)558-4644
- Thomas Edison Elementary School serves 549 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 76%.
Top Placements
Thomas Edison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Edison Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 549 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Edison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 30:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1504 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Edison Elementary School is Options For Youth-burbank Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Options For Youth-burbank Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Options For Youth-burbank Charter (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Options For Youth-burbank Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 880 students
0.3 miles
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818)566-7525 0.3 K-12 880 - Burbank Monterey High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 149 students
0.5 miles
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-5455 0.5 9-12 149 - Burbank Bret Harte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 624 students
0.7 miles
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818)558-5533 0.7 K-5 624 - Burbank Burroughs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2600 students
0.7 miles
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4777 0.7 9-12 2600 - Burbank David Starr Jordan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1065 students
0.7 miles
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4622 0.7 6-8 1065
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