At a glance
Reported students
705
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 705 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 653
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hammond. It is one of 15 current school records connected to School City of Hammond. NCES reports 705 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.5%) and Black (39.3%). English learners represent 24.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas A Edison Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic46.5%
- Black39.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of Hammond
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
622 reported students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
611 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
570 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
565 reported students
Public schools near Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 557 | 0.7 mi |
| Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 622 | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 570 | 1.1 mi |
| James B Eads Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Munster | KG–05 | 554 | 1.2 mi |
| Reavis Elem School Elementary · Lansing SD 158 | KG–05 | 362 | 1.4 mi |
| Coolidge Elementary School Elementary · Lansing SD 158 | KG–05 | 670 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas A Edison Elementary School
What grades does Thomas A Edison Elementary School serve?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School City of Hammond.
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School reported 705 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 653 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 705 students and 36.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas A Edison Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of Hammond attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas A Edison Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas A Edison Elementary School in?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is part of School City of Hammond, based in Hammond, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frank O'Bannon Elementary School (0.7 mi), Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School (0.8 mi), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.