Thomas A Edison Elementary School

edison.ucboe.us/

839 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is a public school located in Union City, New Jersey, serving students in the Union City School District. Situated on West Street, the school is deeply integrated into the dense, urban fabric of the community. As part of a district known for its commitment to serving a predominantly immigrant and working-class population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

The school emphasizes core curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Given its location in Union City—a district that has frequently been recognized for its academic progress despite socio-economic challenges—Edison Elementary typically participates in district-wide initiatives focused on literacy, technology integration, and inclusive education. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, the school serves as a vital neighborhood hub that supports the educational development of its local young learners.

839

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	793
Black	22
Asian	10

Hispanic
793 (94.5 %)
Black
22 (2.6 %)
White
14 (1.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5965
Website:	http://edison.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 122

Ungraded 53