Thomas A Edison School

edison.phxschools.org

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

426

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas A Edison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	348
Black	56
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	11

Hispanic
348 (81.7 %)
Black
56 (13.1 %)
American Indian
11 (2.6 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3848
Website:	http://edison.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 54