THOMAS EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas Edison Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Elementary school district, located in Daly City, CA with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Thomas 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.
Thomas Edison Elementary, located on S.gate Ave. in Daly City, California, serves as a local educational anchor within the Jefferson Elementary School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth among its diverse student body. The school is typically characterized by a community-focused atmosphere, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum and collaborative faculty engagement.
In addition to its standard academic programming, the school benefits from its location in the heart of Daly City, which provides students with access to a vibrant, multi-cultural suburban environment. Like many schools in the district, Thomas Edison Elementary prioritizes inclusive learning practices, striving to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Parents and community members are generally encouraged to participate in school activities and site councils, highlighting the school’s role as a collaborative space designed to nurture both the educational and personal development of its students.
For more information, contact Thomas Edison Elementary at (650) 991-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Daly City, CA 94015-3920
(650) 991-1250
THOMAS EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Daly City, CA with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Elementary
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 396 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Asian
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.2%
- White
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- 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.