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#172 of 219 schools in DE
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School
Elementary School · Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
2200 North Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Delaware schools
#172 of 219
In Wilmington
#40 of 50
public schools
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Edison (thomas A.) Charter School
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Edison (thomas A.) Charter School
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School. Edison (thomas A.) Charter School serves approximately 601 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Edison (thomas A.) Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 219 schools in DE.
Structured state assessment records for Edison (thomas A.) Charter School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- DE avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Edison (thomas A.) Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
38% of students at Edison (thomas A.) Charter School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Edison (thomas A.) Charter School — Students at Edison (thomas A.) Charter School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)
Based on 114 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Edison (thomas A.) Charter School Compares
See how Edison (thomas A.) Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2200 North Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edison (thomas A.) Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. First State Montessori Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN PROMISE SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Stubbs Early Education Center Wilmington | 0.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Howard High School of Technology Wilmington | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| East Side Charter School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Great Oaks Charter School Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE Wilmington | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington | 0.7 mi | 3.0 |
| SHARON TEMPLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Wilmington | 0.8 mi | — |
| First State Montessori Academy Wilmington | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| The Bancroft School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Freire Charter School Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| DARUL AMAANAH ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Wilmington | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| URBAN PROMISE ACADEMY Wilmington | 0.8 mi | — |
| MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wilmington | 1.0 mi | — |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Wilmington | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| First State School Wilmington | 0.9 mi | — |
| Warner Elementary School Wilmington | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY Wilmington | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19802 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,370
Median Home Value
$188,400
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Population
25,670
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Long Neck Elementary School Millsboro, DE | 4.9 |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School Middletown, DE | 4.8 |
| Southern Elementary School New Castle, DE | 5.2 |
| J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, DE | 5.3 |
| Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Dover, DE | 5.3 |
| W. Reily Brown Elementary School Dover, DE | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edison (thomas A.) Charter School
What grades does Edison (thomas A.) Charter School serve?
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Edison (thomas A.) Charter School?
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison (thomas A.) Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison (thomas A.) Charter School rank in DE?
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School ranks #172 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Edison (thomas A.) Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison (thomas A.) Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 A.) Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison (thomas A.) Charter School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison (thomas A.) Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Edison (thomas A.) Charter School a Title I school?
No, Edison (thomas A.) Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (302) 778-1101
Resources & Links
District
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School- District Enrollment
- 601
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,334
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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