Enrollment
705
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison (Thomas) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Edison (Thomas) Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 705 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,879 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,073.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 705 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Edison (Thomas) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 31:1).
Anaheim Elementary also operates Ponderosa Elementary (785 students) and Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students) alongside Edison (Thomas) Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edison (Thomas) Elementary compares
Edison (Thomas) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Elementary, which includes Edison (Thomas) Elementary.
$18,616
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edison (Thomas) Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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