Serving 883 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8's student population of 883 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
883 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is 0.70, 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
#7385 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8's ranking?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is ranked #7385 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 often compared to?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Gateway International, Frontier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
883 students attend Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 offer ?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 part of?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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