THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas A Edison Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 649 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 33 teachers, Thomas A Edison Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 7025 Madison Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Edison Elementary plays a central role in the local Hammond neighborhood, acting as a hub for student development and community connection. The school often utilizes its facility to encourage collaborative learning and parent-teacher partnerships, which are essential to the school’s mission of supporting the "whole child." Through its structured educational programs and dedication to its students, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching environment for the youth of the Hammond community.

For more information, contact Thomas A Edison Elementary School at (219) 933-2464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.