Edison Elementary School

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located in the South Tacoma neighborhood, serves a diverse student body as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes creating strong connections between educators, students, and families to help prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology to enhance the classroom experience. Beyond academics, Edison often engages in initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity, encouraging students to take pride in their community. With its location on South Pine Street, the school acts as a local hub, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities and a safe, nurturing space for students to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

413

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	123
Black	71
Asian	29
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
123 (29.8%)
White
103 (24.9%)
Two or More
76 (18.4%)
Black
71 (17.2%)
Asian
29 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-1700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 35

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edison Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edison Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	45.5%
Male	225	54.5%

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