Edison (Thomas) Elementary

705 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas Edison Elementary School, located on East Romneya Drive in Anaheim, California, serves as a neighborhood hub for families within the Anaheim Elementary School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grade levels. The campus is positioned in a central area of Anaheim, providing local children with access to core educational programming designed to meet California state standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Edison Elementary functions as a key part of the local community, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills during a child’s most formative years. The school typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports a diverse student population, aiming to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction and school-wide initiatives, Edison Elementary remains committed to the educational growth and personal development of its students in the heart of Orange County.

705

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	659
Black	2
Asian	17
Two or More	11

Hispanic
659 (93.5%)
Asian
17 (2.4%)
White
16 (2.3%)
Two or More
11 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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:	Anaheim Elementary
Phone:	(714)517-8902
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 132

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 109