- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005775
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #122 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 ranks #122 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 063462005775 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 25.2:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
883 students
What this shows Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 compares
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 883 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 18.7%
Asian 16.9%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
How many students attend Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 has 883 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
66.4% of students at Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 ranks #122 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.