EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edison Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Alameda Unified school district, located in Alameda, CA with about 470 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Edison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Edison Elementary School, located in the heart of Alameda, California, is a public school serving students in the Alameda Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a strong sense of community, Edison aims to prepare its young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

The school benefits from its location in a historic residential neighborhood, which often contributes to a tight-knit community feel among families, staff, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational practices, Edison emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also offering programs that promote creativity and collaboration. Through active parent involvement and dedicated faculty, Edison Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to empowering every student to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Edison Elementary at (510) 748-4002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501-1610
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EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alameda, CA with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Alameda Unified
Total Students:
470
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 470 students

White
48.3%
Asian
18.7%
Two or more races
17.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.