THOMAS A. EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas A. Edison Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Antioch, TN with about 733 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 41 teachers, Thomas A. Edison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 a public school located in Antioch, Tennessee, operating as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational experience focused on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term success.
The school is dedicated to utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to foster literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills among its elementary-aged learners. As an integral part of the Antioch neighborhood, Thomas A. Edison Elementary prioritizes active communication between educators, families, and the local community to enhance student achievement. Those interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find up-to-date resources and school announcements on the official MNPS district website.
For more information, contact Thomas A. Edison Elementary at (615) 501-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
THOMAS A. EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Antioch, TN with about 733 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 733 students
- Black or African American
- 34.9%
- White
- 34.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.