Excellent
#1248 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Thomas Edison Elementary
Elementary School · Glendale Unified · Glendale, CA
A Glendale Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 South Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
- Math 57% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Edison Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Edison Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$72,906
Median home value
$747,400
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Glendale Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #6 of 31
- District spending per student
- $16,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Edison Elementary is listed in Glendale Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Edison Elementary
Thomas Edison Elementary is a public elementary school in Glendale, CA, part of Glendale Unified, serving approximately 862 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Edison Elementary
What grades does Thomas Edison Elementary serve?
Thomas Edison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elementary?
Thomas Edison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elementary is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Edison Elementary rank in CA?
Thomas Edison Elementary ranks #1,248 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Edison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Edison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Edison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Edison Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Edison Elementary a charter school?
No, Thomas Edison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Edison Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thomas Edison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Edison Elementary?
54.4% of students at Thomas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (818) 241-1807
- Area population (ZIP 91204)
- 18,847
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 91204; 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
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