Edison Elementary School

www.phasd.us/our_schools/thomas_edison_elementary_school

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, serving as part of the Port Huron Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging student engagement, Edison aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journeys.

As a member of the Port Huron Area school community, Edison Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. The school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community to create a safe and inclusive space for all children. Through various school programs and day-to-day instruction, Edison strives to nurture a sense of belonging while helping students reach their full potential.

404

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	8
Black	9
Two or More	18

White
369 (91.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.5%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Hispanic
8 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Port Huron Area School District
Phone:	(810)984-6507
Website:	http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/thomas_edison_elementary_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 51

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69