THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas A Edison Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 335 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Thomas A Edison Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, and is part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. As part of the KCKPS mission, the school emphasizes academic growth and college and career readiness, working to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the district's broader initiatives, which focus on equity, technology integration, and inclusive instruction. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Thomas A. Edison Elementary strives to foster a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. Families interested in learning more about specific enrollment procedures, school calendar events, or academic programming can visit the district’s official website at [www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org).

For more information, contact Thomas A Edison Elem at (913) 627-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.