Thomas A Edison Elementary

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Thomas A Edison Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas, serving 225 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Kansas City school district, which is ranked 257 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas A Edison Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school significantly underperforms the Kansas City and state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 26.52% in ELA, 28.56% in Math, and 12% in Science, compared to the Kansas City averages of 14.33%, 12.18%, and 12.59%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 16.66% in Math and ELA over the past few years.

However, Thomas A Edison Elementary performs relatively better in certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 25% and top 40-50% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.5 over the past few years. In contrast, nearby schools in the Kansas City district, such as New Stanley Elementary and Silver City Elementary, perform similarly to Thomas A Edison Elementary, while schools in the Shawnee Mission district, such as Highlands Elementary, significantly outperform the Kansas City district as a whole.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Locust Street
       Kansas City, KS  66103


(913) 627-4900

District: Kansas City

SchoolDigger Rank:
539th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Thomas A Edison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rosedale Middle
High:    J C Harmon High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.7%
African American:
16.9%
White:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Thomas A Edison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas A Edison Elementary 539th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Thomas A Edison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Kansas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 257th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas A Edison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.42 491st 585 16.1%
2007 14.73 547th 600 8.8%
2008 40.31 447th 614 27.2%
2009 24.97 528th 621 15.0%
2010 16.02 570th 630 9.5%
2011 25.69 549th 631 13.0%
2012 8.27 626th 660 5.2%
2013 15.36 601st 668 10.0%
2015 8.10 654th 678 3.5%
2016 5.56 638th 656 2.7%
2017 16.99 584th 659 11.4%
2018 13.95 584th 656 11.0%
2019 18.08 575th 667 13.8%
2021 17.75 577th 670 13.9%
2022 28.15 513th 668 23.2%
2023 17.89 567th 660 14.1%
2024 21.02 539th 653 17.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.91 43rd 129 66.7%
2019 43.18 62nd 122 49.2%
2023 52.44 41st 117 65.0%
2024 65.71 17th 124 86.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 103rd 140 26.4%
2022 59.85 98th 305 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.94 440th 512 14.1%
2019 34.42 373rd 509 26.7%
2021 28.27 402nd 494 18.6%
2022 45.75 290th 512 43.4%
2023 29.94 418th 541 22.7%
2024 35.66 385th 546 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.14 498th 574 13.2%
2019 24.64 469th 591 20.6%
2021 11.78 545th 591 7.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 103rd 140 26.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 509th 575 11.5%
2019 16.78 517th 586 11.8%
2021 29.38 457th 605 24.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas A Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 115th 207 44.4%
2019 46.10 117th 235 50.2%
2021 47.54 112th 229 51.1%
2022 44.44 145th 254 42.9%
2023 38.06 162nd 245 33.9%
2024 38.18 172nd 260 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas A Edison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 22 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 193 23 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 177 27 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 183 34 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 150 38 5 32 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1993 145 30 3 26 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 151 52 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 134 71 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 134 71 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 111 66 4 53 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1998 99 58 6 50 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 104 49 5 62 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 100 44 3 56 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2001 105 39 4 80 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2002 101 30 2 91 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 101 30 2 91 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 85 30 4 103 6 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 76 36 2 108 6 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 70 28 2 114 5 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 75 23 6 133 3 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 76 26 7 148 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 68 29 5 174 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2010 67 24 3 193 2 0 1 0 290
2011 69 36 1 208 1 0 3 0 318
2012 59 54 6 168 0 0 1 0 288
2013 63 67 2 173 0 0 3 0 308
2014 56 75 3 263 0 0 6 0 403
2015 64 61 2 232 0 1 8 0 368
2016 55 34 1 205 0 4 8 0 307
2017 68 39 5 244 0 4 6 0 366
2018 62 39 4 221 0 4 5 0 335
2019 49 55 3 229 0 4 8 0 348
2020 50 43 4 215 0 1 10 0 323
2021 41 24 6 163 1 1 12 0 248
2022 42 33 8 152 2 1 8 0 246
2023 33 38 3 132 0 1 18 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas A Edison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 10.0 24.2 0
1989 235 10.0 23.5 n/a
1990 230 10.7 21.4 0
1991 243 11.3 21.5 n/a
1992 225 11.2 20.0 59.1
1993 205 10.6 19.3 42.9
1994 235 10.0 23.5 45.1
1995 250 12.0 20.8 62.8
1996 250 12.0 20.8 62.8
1997 234 11.5 20.3 64.1
1998 213 11.3 18.8 56.8
1999 220 12.6 17.5 59.1
2000 206 12.3 16.7 57.8
2001 230 12.2 18.9 64.8
2002 226 18.6 12.2 62.4
2003 226 18.6 12.2 62.4
2004 228 13.0 17.5 70.6
2005 228 13.2 17.3 77.2
2006 219 14.4 15.2 82.2
2007 240 17.1 14.0 84.6
2008 258 15.6 16.5 87.6
2009 279 19.4 14.4 87.8
2010 290 16.9 17.1 94.1
2011 318 19.9 15.9 94
2012 288 22.1 13.0 94.1
2013 308 22.5 13.6 93.8
2014 403 22.9 17.5 94.3
2015 368 22.0 16.7 92.7
2016 307 25.0 12.2 76.5
2017 366 27.0 13.5 81.1
2018 335 25.7 13.0 81.5
2019 348 26.4 13.1 89.7
2020 323 24.8 13.0 89.2
2021 248 22.9 10.7 91.5
2022 246 21.3 11.5 87
2023 225 22.8 9.8 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas A Edison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 10.0 24.2 0
1989 235 10.0 23.5 n/a
1990 230 10.7 21.4 0
1991 243 11.3 21.5 n/a
1992 225 11.2 20.0 59.1
1993 205 10.6 19.3 42.9
1994 235 10.0 23.5 45.1
1995 250 12.0 20.8 62.8
1996 250 12.0 20.8 62.8
1997 234 11.5 20.3 64.1
1998 213 11.3 18.8 56.8
1999 220 12.6 17.5 59.1
2000 206 12.3 16.7 57.8
2001 230 12.2 18.9 64.8
2002 226 18.6 12.2 62.4
2003 226 18.6 12.2 62.4
2004 228 13.0 17.5 70.6
2005 228 13.2 17.3 77.2
2006 219 14.4 15.2 82.2
2007 240 17.1 14.0 84.6
2008 258 15.6 16.5 87.6
2009 279 19.4 14.4 87.8
2010 290 16.9 17.1 94.1
2011 318 19.9 15.9 94
2012 288 22.1 13.0 94.1
2013 308 22.5 13.6 93.8
2014 403 22.9 17.5 94.3
2015 368 22.0 16.7 92.7
2016 307 25.0 12.2 76.5
2017 366 27.0 13.5 81.1
2018 335 25.7 13.0 81.5
2019 348 26.4 13.1 89.7
2020 323 24.8 13.0 89.2
2021 248 22.9 10.7 91.5
2022 246 21.3 11.5 87
2023 225 22.8 9.8 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas A Edison Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,436 (28.5%) $8,628 (71.5%) $12,064

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 575th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 567th of 660 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Edison Elementary)18.228.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)21.215.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas A Edison Elementary)51.538.2
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)32.623.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Edison Elementary)31.133.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)26.921.3
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas A Edison Elementary)15.223.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)18.616.5
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Edison Elementary)177.4
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City)25.721.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas A Edison Elementary)21.36.7
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City)19.614.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Thomas A Edison Elementary)8.53.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas City)24.719.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348225
 35.3%
African American5538
 30.9%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic229132
 42.4%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White4933
 32.7%
Two or More Races818
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%88%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas A Edison Elementary

Thomas A Edison Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Thomas A Edison Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Thomas A Edison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rosedale Middle
High : J C Harmon High

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Thomas A Edison Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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