THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.ktufsd.org

609 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School, located in Tonawanda, New York, is a primary educational institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students in the early grades can build a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible members of their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and the integration of technology within the classroom. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Thomas A. Edison Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement. By maintaining strong ties to the district’s mission, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning for all children in its care.

609

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	50
Black	22
Asian	24
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

White
473 (77.7%)
Hispanic
50 (8.2%)
Two or More
37 (6.1%)
Asian
24 (3.9%)
Black
22 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)874-8416
Website:	http://www.ktufsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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 117

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 125