Thomas A Edison Elementary School

507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Thomas A Edison Elementary School's student population of 839 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
839 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1451 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
36%
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46%
49%
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10-14%
23%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
94%
33%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas A Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is ranked #1451 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
839 students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thomas A Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas A Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is part of Union City School District.

School Reviews

5   8/12/2018
I have experienced my entire childhood in this school and I'm just very glad that I did! All of the teachers are noteworthy and have beautiful ways of teaching. There is many activities for the students to do in this school! I would personally say that this is a great school and is very independent. I feel very lucky and thank my parents for choosing this elementary for me.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - A. Arias
5   10/19/2010
My son has been attending Edison School for the past three years and now that they have the new principal, Mr. Aleman who was previously the vice principal of the union city high school i think he is doing a great job here in edison
- Posted by Parent - lynn4

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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