Thomas A. Edison Elementary

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731 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is a public school located in Antioch, Tennessee, operating as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational experience focused on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term success.

The school is dedicated to utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to foster literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills among its elementary-aged learners. As an integral part of the Antioch neighborhood, Thomas A. Edison Elementary prioritizes active communication between educators, families, and the local community to enhance student achievement. Those interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find up-to-date resources and school announcements on the official MNPS district website.

731

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	371
Black	201
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
371 (50.8%)
Black
201 (27.5%)
White
120 (16.4%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)501-8800
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/thomas-a-edison-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 38

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 98