Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
41%
14%
Black
31%
21%
White
22%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is ranked #1366 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?
575 students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/14/2019
This a good school I love Teachers who are friendly and they love my daughter It is clean rooms and all areas in this school.
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