Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School, located at 205 Melrose Avenue in Westmont, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Haddon Township School District. As a neighborhood school, it is known for providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early primary grades, working to create a supportive transition into the formal education system.

The school is characterized by its dedication to the local Haddon Township community, often prioritizing small-class interactions and active parental involvement. Beyond academics, Thomas A. Edison Elementary generally places a strong emphasis on character education and community citizenship, encouraging students to develop both as scholars and as responsible individuals. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to ensure that each student receives personalized attention, helping them to build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

159

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Two or More	5

White
144 (90.6%)
Hispanic
7 (4.4%)
Two or More
5 (3.1%)
Black
3 (1.9%)

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:	No
District:	Haddon Township School District
Phone:	(856)869-7715
Website:	http://haddontwpschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 18