- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westland, MI
Thomas a Edison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001503900
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thomas a Edison Elem School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260001503900 · Westland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 18:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Thomas a Edison Elem School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 450
Thomas a Edison Elem School
450 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison Elem School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison Elem School compares
Thomas a Edison Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Thomas a Edison Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas a Edison Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Westland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Elem School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Thomas a Edison Elem School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison Elem School?
65.1% of students at Thomas a Edison Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Elem School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Thomas a Edison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Thomas a Edison Elem School rank among elementary schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Thomas a Edison Elem School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.