Thomas Edison Elementary

294 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Edison Elementary, located on S.gate Ave. in Daly City, California, serves as a local educational anchor within the Jefferson Elementary School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth among its diverse student body. The school is typically characterized by a community-focused atmosphere, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum and collaborative faculty engagement.

In addition to its standard academic programming, the school benefits from its location in the heart of Daly City, which provides students with access to a vibrant, multi-cultural suburban environment. Like many schools in the district, Thomas Edison Elementary prioritizes inclusive learning practices, striving to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Parents and community members are generally encouraged to participate in school activities and site councils, highlighting the school’s role as a collaborative space designed to nurture both the educational and personal development of its students.

294

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Edison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	53
Black	6
Asian	199
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
199 (67.7%)
Hispanic
53 (18.0%)
Two or More
23 (7.8%)
White
12 (4.1%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(650)991-1250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 46

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 51