Excellent
#421 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Edison Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Monica-malibu Unified · Santa Monica, CA
A Santa Monica-malibu Unified elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2402 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Math 70% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 72% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Elementary 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Monica), 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
$85,081
Median home value
$1,159,500
Median rent
$2,095/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| New Roads SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| St. Matthew's Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Monica-malibu Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Elementary is listed in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Elementary
Edison Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Monica, CA, part of Santa Monica-malibu Unified, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Elementary
What grades does Edison Elementary serve?
Edison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Elementary rank in CA?
Edison Elementary ranks #421 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Edison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Edison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edison Elementary a charter school?
No, Edison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Elementary a Title I school?
No, Edison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Elementary?
39.5% of students at Edison Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (310) 828-0335
- Area population (ZIP 90404)
- 22,881
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 90404; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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