Edison Elementary

edison.alamedaunified.org/

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located in the heart of Alameda, California, is a public school serving students in the Alameda Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a strong sense of community, Edison aims to prepare its young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

The school benefits from its location in a historic residential neighborhood, which often contributes to a tight-knit community feel among families, staff, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational practices, Edison emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also offering programs that promote creativity and collaboration. Through active parent involvement and dedicated faculty, Edison Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to empowering every student to reach their full potential.

474

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	80
Black	7
Asian	94
Two or More	117
Pacific Islander	2

White
172 (36.4%)
Two or More
117 (24.8%)
Asian
94 (19.9%)
Hispanic
80 (16.9%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alameda Unified
Phone:	(510)748-4002
Website:	http://edison.alamedaunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 85