At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Thomas a Edison School: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Thomas a Edison School
Thomas a Edison School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Port Chester. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (90.4%) and White (6.5%). English learners represent 50.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas a Edison School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.96 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 0 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
- 50.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6.5%
- Hispanic90.4%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
Not reported as 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 Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
King Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Park Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
725 reported students
Port Chester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
956 reported students
Port Chester Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,549 reported students
Public schools near Thomas a Edison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lebanon School Elementary · Greenwich School District | PK–05 | 375 | 0.6 mi |
| Park Avenue School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 432 | 0.8 mi |
| King Street School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 374 | 0.9 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 725 | 0.9 mi |
| Hamilton Avenue School Elementary · Greenwich School District | PK–05 | 299 | 1.2 mi |
| Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School Elementary · Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 598 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison School
What grades does Thomas a Edison School serve?
Thomas a Edison School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.
How many students attend Thomas a Edison School?
Thomas a Edison School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 356 students and 23.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas a Edison School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas a Edison School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas a Edison School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.9% 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 School in?
Thomas a Edison School is part of Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, based in Port Chester, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas a Edison School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Lebanon School (0.6 mi), Park Avenue School (0.8 mi), King Street School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.