Edison Project (743644)

Located in a large suburban community in Glendale, Arizona, the Edison Project is an active, independent charter district providing a foundational academic pathway for elementary and middle school students. Operating a single educational campus at 5136 N. 83rd Avenue within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area, the district serves learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to offer a structured and continuous K–8 academic experience, this single-school district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs, giving local families a specialized alternative within the public school landscape.

The district supports a close-knit learning community of 237 enrolled students, serving a diverse student population that includes 164 Hispanic, 43 White, 16 Black, 8 multiracial, 3 American Indian, and 3 Asian learners. Instructional delivery is anchored by a generous staffing model relative to its size, boasting 42 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 3 instructional aides, and 15 dedicated support personnel, bringing total district staffing to 60 FTE members. For parents, students, and educational researchers, this exceptional educator-to-student ratio highlights the district's strong emphasis on individualized attention, supportive classroom environments, and robust instructional capacity within an urban-adjacent suburban setting.