EDISON (THOMAS A.) CHARTER SCHOOL
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 732 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 44 teachers, Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 A. Edison Charter School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a public charter school serving students in grades K through 8. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, operating under a mission that emphasizes high expectations and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a structured learning environment, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and strong community values within its student body.
The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these as essential pillars of the educational process. Through its specific charter mandate, Thomas A. Edison offers a tailored approach to instruction that often includes extended learning opportunities and a consistent focus on core subjects. As a tuition-free public school, it serves as an alternative educational option for families in the Wilmington area who are seeking a focused, performance-driven academic setting for their children.
For more information, contact Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School at (302) 778-1101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
EDISON (THOMAS A.) CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Wilmington, DE with about 732 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Delaware Department of Education - District:
- Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
- Total Students:
- 732
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 732 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDISON (THOMAS A.) CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.8%
- White
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.