THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TONAWANDA, NY with about 541 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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, located in Tonawanda, New York, is a primary educational institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students in the early grades can build a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible members of their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and the integration of technology within the classroom. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Thomas A. Edison Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement. By maintaining strong ties to the district’s mission, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning for all children in its care.

For more information, contact THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 874-8416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

236 GRAYTON RD
TONAWANDA, NY 14150-8620
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THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in TONAWANDA, NY with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
541
Teachers:
41.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 541 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

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.