- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edison (Thomas) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261000149
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison (Thomas) Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #35 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison (Thomas) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison (Thomas) Elementary ranks #35 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Edison (Thomas) Elementary held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 060261000149 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 22:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponderosa Elementary (785 students)
Edison (Thomas) Elementary held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edison (Thomas) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary
785 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
740 students
- Ross (Betsy) E
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
731 students
- This school
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
705 students
- Mann (Horace)
Mann (Horace) Elementary
705 students
- Marshall (John
Marshall (John) Elementary
688 students
What this shows Edison (Thomas) Elementary reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison (Thomas) Elementary compares
Edison (Thomas) 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$21,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 93.5%
Asian 2.4%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Edison (Thomas) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Elementary reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison (Thomas) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall (John) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison (Thomas) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Mann (Horace) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison (Thomas) Elementary
How many students attend Edison (Thomas) Elementary?
Edison (Thomas) Elementary has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison (Thomas) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison (Thomas) Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison (Thomas) Elementary?
70.0% of students at Edison (Thomas) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison (Thomas) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edison (Thomas) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison (Thomas) Elementary?
Edison (Thomas) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison (Thomas) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison (Thomas) Elementary ranks #35 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Edison (Thomas) Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students), Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), and Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.