Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
665 students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas A Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas A Edison Elementary School part of?
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