Thomas Edison Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
41%
11%
White
48%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School?
263 students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thomas Edison Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Elementary School?
Thomas Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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 Covington Independent School District.
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