- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Chester, NY
Thomas a Edison School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362346003279
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Chester · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY.
School address
District: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362346003279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Thomas a Edison School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 362346003279 · Port Chester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17.8:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students)
Thomas a Edison School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Chester S
Port Chester Senior High School
1,549 students
- Port Chester M
Port Chester Middle School
956 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Elementary School
725 students
- Park Avenue Sc 432
Park Avenue School
432 students
- King Street Sc 374
King Street School
374 students
- This school 356
Thomas a Edison School
356 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison School compares
Thomas a Edison School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$28,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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 90.4%
White 6.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Thomas a Edison School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District reports $28,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas a Edison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Chester Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Chester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison School?
Thomas a Edison School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Chester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison School?
74.5% of students at Thomas a Edison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Port Chester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison School?
Thomas a Edison School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Port Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Port Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District?
Besides Thomas a Edison School, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District also operates Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students), Port Chester Middle School (956 students), and John F Kennedy Elementary School (725 students). See the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District district page for the complete list.