- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Edison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570006089
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Edison Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063570006089 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 20.2:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Edison Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- This school 404
Edison Elementary
404 students
What this shows Edison Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary compares
Edison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 27.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Edison Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Canyon Charter Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary
How many students attend Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary?
29.5% of students at Edison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Edison Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.