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#900 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 45% in state

Thomas a Edison School

Elementary School · Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Elementary District (4256) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

804 N 18TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85006

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$16,785
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Thomas a Edison School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas a Edison School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,742

Median home value

$376,600

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

39.5%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Garfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–80.6 mi419Compare →
Creighton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8K–80.7 mi33Compare →
Excelencia SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–80.7 mi509Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.2PK–60.8 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Phoenix Elementary District (4256)

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$16,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas a Edison School is listed in Phoenix Elementary District (4256); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas a Edison School

Thomas a Edison School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256), serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas a Edison School

What grades does Thomas a Edison School serve?

Thomas a Edison School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Thomas a Edison School?

Thomas a Edison School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas a Edison School rank in AZ?

Thomas a Edison School ranks #900 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Thomas a Edison School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas a Edison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Thomas a Edison School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thomas a Edison School a charter school?

No, Thomas a Edison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas a Edison School a Title I school?

No, Thomas a Edison School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 85006)
22,081
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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