Thomas A. Edison Elementary

2063 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School, located at 2063 Orange Ave. in Santa Ana, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Edison Elementary emphasizes a collaborative culture that encourages engagement between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to help students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed regardless of their background. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community-driven education, Thomas A. Edison Elementary plays a vital role in preparing Santa Ana’s youth for their future academic endeavors and lifelong success.

359

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	354
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
354 (98.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)433-6900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	53.5%
Male	167	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)