EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edison Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 612 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, Edison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 downtown area of Long Beach, California, serves a diverse student body within the Long Beach Unified School District. As a neighborhood public school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding urban community. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while striving to create a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility among its young learners.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Edison Elementary often integrates programs designed to address the specific needs of its local population, including English language development and socio-emotional learning. The campus serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting family engagement and community involvement to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Edison Elementary at (562) 590-8481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.