THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL

Thomas A Edison School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 618 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Thomas A Edison School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas A. Edison School, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving students within the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic instruction, Thomas A. Edison School acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district’s commitment to accessibility and neighborhood involvement. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and character. Through its partnership with families and the broader Phoenix community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Thomas A Edison School at (602) 257-3867 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

804 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 618 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
618
Teachers:
34.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 618 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.2%
Black or African American
13.1%
White
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.