- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
Thomas Edison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Edison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001926
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Edison Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Edison Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Elementary ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Thomas Edison Elementary held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061524001926 · Glendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 26:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Thomas Edison Elementary held near 862 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Edison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 859
Thomas Edison Elementary
859 students
What this shows Thomas Edison Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Edison Elementary compares
Thomas Edison 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 40.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Thomas Edison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Edison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Edison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Keppel Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
R. D. White Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 students per teacher
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 28.2:1 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Edison Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elementary?
Thomas Edison Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Edison Elementary?
41.0% of students at Thomas Edison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Edison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Edison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Edison Elementary?
Thomas Edison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Edison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Elementary ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Thomas Edison Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.