Skip to main content

Average

#6696 of 9,539 schools in CA

Edison (thomas) Elementary

Elementary School · Anaheim Elementary · Anaheim, CA

An Anaheim Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1526 East Romneya Dr., Anaheim, CA 92805

  • Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency22.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$21,172
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Edison (thomas) Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Edison (thomas) 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,744/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anaheim), 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

$85,623

Median home value

$667,400

Median rent

$2,045/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92805; 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
Minaret AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi183Compare →
Minaret AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3PK–80.5 mi177Compare →
The Montessori Academy of AnaheimPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.5 mi11Compare →
Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–80.7 mi175Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Anaheim Elementary

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#9 of 24
District spending per student
$21,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edison (thomas) Elementary is listed in Anaheim Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edison (thomas) Elementary

Edison (thomas) Elementary is a public elementary school in Anaheim, CA, part of Anaheim Elementary, serving approximately 733 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,696 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edison (thomas) Elementary

What grades does Edison (thomas) Elementary serve?

Edison (thomas) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Edison (thomas) Elementary?

Edison (thomas) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison (thomas) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Edison (thomas) Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edison (thomas) Elementary rank in CA?

Edison (thomas) Elementary ranks #6,696 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Edison (thomas) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Edison (thomas) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 (thomas) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison (thomas) Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Edison (thomas) Elementary a charter school?

No, Edison (thomas) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edison (thomas) Elementary a Title I school?

No, Edison (thomas) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison (thomas) Elementary?

73.5% of students at Edison (thomas) 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 – 6th
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
Area population (ZIP 92805)
74,336
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.5
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 92805; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.