- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, NJ
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341638002912
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638002912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Thomas a Edison Elementary School shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 341638002912 · Union City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 9.5:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Thomas a Edison Elementary School shrank from 839 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- Emerson Middle 999
Emerson Middle School
999 students
- Robert Waters 983
Robert Waters Elementary School
983 students
- Theodore Roose 871
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
871 students
- Union Hill Mid 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- This school 767
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
767 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison Elementary School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison Elementary School compares
Thomas a Edison Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 171% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 171% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$25,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
African American 2.6%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Thomas a Edison Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City School District reports $25,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas a Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower 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 Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
80.2% of students at Thomas a Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Elementary School?
Thomas a Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Thomas a Edison Elementary School, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.