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Thomas Edison Elementary

1267 Southgate Ave., Daly City, CA, 94015

About Thomas Edison Elementary

Thomas Edison Elementary is a public school in Daly City that serves kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Daly City Partnership School District. The school has about 293 students, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 22:1, which is close to the average for elementary schools in California. Thomas Edison Elementary has a diverse student body, with about 85–90% of students identifying as part of a minority group. There are a lot of Asian and Hispanic students at the school. The school focuses on basic reading and writing skills, math instruction, and structured academic support that meets California content standards. According to data, about 40–45% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts (ELA), and about 35–40% do the same in math. The amount of money spent on each student is typical for the region's school districts. Thomas Edison Elementary is in a suburban Bay Area neighborhood where home prices are relatively high.

Thomas Edison Elementary Contact Information

Address

1267 Southgate Ave., Daly City, CA, 94015

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Phone

(650) 991-1250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 52% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
293
Total Students
$104709
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2031 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Thomas Edison Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 1:48 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.41%
Asian 65.19%
Hispanic 19.8%
Black 2.39%
Two+ Races 8.87%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.41%
Asian
65.19%
Hispanic
19.8%
Black
2.39%
Two+ Races
8.87%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 293
48.81%
143 Female
51.19%
150 Male

Student Population

293 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Christina Sanchez became the new principal of the school in early 2026. This brought new leadership as the community worked to improve family involvement and academic support for the next school year.

FAQ

Q1. What time does school start and end?

Ans: Most of the time, school starts in the morning and ends in the early afternoon. The exact times are different for each grade level and for calendars with a minimum day.

Q2. Is the school library open to students?

Ans. Yes, most schools have a library or media center where students can check out books and work on their reading and research skills.

Q3. Do field trips help you learn?

Ans. Teachers can plan educational field trips all year long to help students learn in a more hands-on way and build on what they learn in class.

Q4. What does the school do when students are late or don't show up?

Ans. Families should let the school office know if their child is going to be absent. Regular attendance is important for steady academic progress.

Q5. Are there dress codes at Thomas Edison Elementary?

Ans. Ans. The school follows the district's dress code, which puts safety, comfort, and a good learning environment first.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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