Thomas Edison - South

Summary:

Thomas Edison - South is a public charter elementary school located in Nibley, Utah, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 716 students. This high-performing school is part of the Thomas Edison District, which is ranked 7th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Edison - South consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Utah, with a statewide ranking of 35 out of 561 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the state averages in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.4% of 3rd-grade students at Thomas Edison - South were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 46.7%.

While Thomas Edison - South has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.05% in 2022-2023), which is lower than some nearby schools, it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.6, which is lower than the ratios of nearby schools like Providence School (24.8) and River Heights School (23.3). These factors, along with the school's strong academic performance, make Thomas Edison - South an attractive choice for families in the Nibley area.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1275 W 2350 S
       Nibley, UT  84321


(435) 752-0123

District: Thomas Edison

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,316 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  716

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
15.9%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Edison - South ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Edison - South ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Edison - South is $7,316.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Edison - South:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Edison - South 35th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Thomas Edison - South in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Edison - South 20th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Thomas Edison - South in the ranking list.)

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Thomas Edison:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Edison 7th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Edison - South

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thomas Edison - South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.27 280th 509 45.0%
2010 64.64 193rd 518 62.7%
2011 54.53 309th 563 45.1%
2012 51.84 350th 579 39.6%
2013 48.18 365th 576 36.6%
2015 55.37 247th 537 54.0%
2016 59.01 219th 533 58.9%
2017 54.39 255th 526 51.5%
2018 48.60 278th 528 47.3%
2019 52.58 278th 572 51.4%
2021 67.12 170th 559 69.6%
2022 78.04 104th 551 81.1%
2023 83.34 75th 561 86.6%
2024 89.10 35th 561 93.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Thomas Edison - South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.81 52nd 435 88.0%
2023 81.03 51st 428 88.1%
2024 87.24 27th 429 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Edison - South

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas Edison - South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 48.72 136th 205 33.7%
2010 58.97 92nd 201 54.2%
2011 46.13 153rd 222 31.1%
2012 60.85 116th 238 51.3%
2013 57.83 132nd 243 45.7%
2015 32.55 154th 210 26.7%
2016 68.74 58th 209 72.2%
2017 66.29 66th 206 68.0%
2018 61.14 68th 172 60.5%
2019 65.02 66th 222 70.3%
2021 75.63 41st 213 80.8%
2022 71.74 50th 209 76.1%
2023 79.97 31st 216 85.6%
2024 85.02 20th 210 90.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thomas Edison - South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.14 36th 191 81.2%
2023 81.99 20th 191 89.5%
2024 83.73 13th 183 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2016

Open Quote Our children have attended this school from 2010 through 2016. I love the Saxon math and Spalding reading/spelling programs the school has integrated throughout all classes and grades. Having continuity in those core areas really helps kids succeed. If I had rated this school a few years ago, when Mr. Budge was principal, I would have given it five solid stars. But since Mrs. Kirk has taken over as principal, this school has gone downhill.

Before, TECS refused to carve out study time so kids could score higher in the SAGE tests, the prevailing idea was that studying for a test was silly and the kids should use their time to learn things that actually mattered. But now that Mrs. Kirk is at the helm, the kids spend too much time studying for the silly SAGE tests.

While TECS is still a good school, and one I would continue enrolling my children in if we weren't moving, it isn't as great as it once was. I do applaud TECS rule of hiring teachers for a 2 year trial and then letting them go if they don't adhere to the standards. I LOVE the Saxon and Spalding programs. I don't enjoy the continuous fundraising the school promotes and I also don't like the grumpy music teacher. But still, overall, this school has a majority of good teachers and a strong scholastic emphasis. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Open Quote This school is a wonderful change from the normal public school setting. The staff is top notch and eager to help each and every child succeed. I am very pleased with the quality of education offered. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Edison - South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 394 3 19 33 3 n/a n/a 2 454
2010 405 4 21 37 3 n/a n/a 116 586
2011 549 3 13 69 5 8 0 0 647
2012 564 2 12 88 4 12 6 0 688
2013 610 1 10 81 5 8 4 0 719
2014 674 1 8 96 4 5 6 0 794
2015 675 0 6 117 1 5 7 0 811
2016 667 2 9 113 2 3 9 0 805
2017 672 8 15 109 1 8 11 0 824
2018 615 4 16 111 1 6 8 0 761
2019 518 4 15 115 0 5 5 0 662
2020 476 7 15 107 0 4 7 0 616
2021 505 11 12 112 0 4 5 0 649
2022 564 14 7 122 2 3 8 0 720
2023 566 11 8 114 3 4 10 0 716

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 Edison - South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 454 23.4 19.4 n/a
2010 586 29.6 19.8 28.9
2011 647 22.8 28.3 15.6
2012 688 31.5 21.7 39
2013 719 32.1 22.3 17.4
2014 794 35.8 22.1 2.6
2015 811 n/a n/a 9.1
2016 805 n/a n/a 21
2017 824 35.8 22.9 32.8
2018 761 n/a n/a 18.8
2019 662 33.6 19.6 18.4
2020 616 32.3 19.0 31.5
2021 649 n/a n/a 33
2022 720 33.5 21.4 31.3
2023 716 33.1 21.6 29.1

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 Edison - South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 454 23.4 19.4 n/a
2010 586 29.6 19.8 28.9
2011 647 22.8 28.3 15.6
2012 688 31.5 21.7 39
2013 719 32.1 22.3 17.4
2014 794 35.8 22.1 2.6
2015 811 n/a n/a 9.1
2016 805 n/a n/a 21
2017 824 35.8 22.9 32.8
2018 761 n/a n/a 18.8
2019 662 33.6 19.6 18.4
2020 616 32.3 19.0 31.5
2021 649 n/a n/a 33
2022 720 33.5 21.4 31.3
2023 716 33.1 21.6 29.1

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 Edison - South

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $239 (3.3%) $7,077 (96.7%) $7,316

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Edison - South

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 561 Elementary schools
 35.2%
Ranks 66th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 216 Middle schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)44.869.3
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)51.658.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison - South)52.279
 26.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison)61.967.9
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)43.961.9
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)46.757.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison - South)5071.4
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison)53.366.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Thomas Edison - South)66.766.3
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Thomas Edison)63.159.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)44.463.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)5063.8
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison - South)44.478.3
 33.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison)5070.8
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Thomas Edison - South)49.263.5
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Thomas Edison)51.761.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)50.757
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)53.553.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison - South)42.350
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison)45.744.8
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Thomas Edison - South)54.952.8
 2.1%
   6th Grade Science (Thomas Edison)55.956.8
 0.9%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)45.265.1
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)4266.2
 24.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison - South)54.858.1
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Edison)53.864.5
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Thomas Edison - South)41.950
 8.1%
   7th Grade Science (Thomas Edison)41.253.6
 12.4%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison - South)64.569.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Edison)59.864.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Edison - South)59.767.3
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Thomas Edison)55.164.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students662716
 8.2%
African American411
 175%
American Indian03
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic115114
 0.9%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White518566
 9.3%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.4%29.1%
 10.6%


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Students at Thomas Edison - South are 79% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Thomas Edison - South ranks in the top 6.2% of Utah elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Thomas Edison - South.


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