Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School

2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

www.thomasedison.charter.k12.de.us

Charter School 632 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

632

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	8
Black	611
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
611 (96.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.3 %)
White
7 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Phone:	(302)778-1101
Website:	http://www.thomasedison.charter.k12.de.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 60