EDISON
Edison is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 432 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 24 teachers, Edison has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Edison Elementary School, located in the South Tacoma neighborhood, serves a diverse student body as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes creating strong connections between educators, students, and families to help prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
The school’s curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology to enhance the classroom experience. Beyond academics, Edison often engages in initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity, encouraging students to take pride in their community. With its location on South Pine Street, the school acts as a local hub, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities and a safe, nurturing space for students to explore their interests and reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Edison at (253) 571-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
EDISON is a public Title I school in Tacoma, WA with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tacoma School District
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 24.83
- 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
- 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 432 students
- White
- 27.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.2%
- Two or more races
- 18.8%
- Black or African American
- 15.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.