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Edison Elementary

2402 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90404

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 547 of 6840 in California

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About Edison Elementary

Edison Elementary is a public school in Santa Monica, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 395 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. This means that classes are smaller and students get more one-on-one attention. Edison Elementary has students from many different cultural and economic backgrounds. The school focuses on building strong academic foundations in reading and math, but it also has programs that encourage creativity, working together, and learning about social and emotional issues. Project-based learning and other activities that help students stay interested are often part of lessons. Data on academic performance shows that about 67% of Edison Elementary students do math at or above the proficient level, and about 72% do reading at or above the proficient level. These results indicate that students in the school are consistently doing well in their classes. People all over the world know that Santa Monica has a strong community that supports public education and a high quality of life. Overall, Edison Elementary is a good place to learn and does well in all of its elementary grades. The school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Edison Elementary Contact Information

Address

2402 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90404

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Phone

(310) 828-0335

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
395
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 547 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Edison Elementary

2.5X
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: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 27.34%
Asian 2.03%
Hispanic 68.86%
Black 1.01%
Two+ Races 0.51%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
27.34%
Asian
2.03%
Hispanic
68.86%
Black
1.01%
Two+ Races
0.51%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 395
51.65%
204 Female
48.35%
191 Male

Student Population

395 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Edison Elementary (Edison Language Academy) in Santa Monica, California is its recognition as a 2025 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors for public schools. The award, given by the California Department of Education, recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional student performance and success in closing achievement gap

FAQ

Q1. How does Willow Cove Elementary School help kids learn by doing things?

Ans. Teachers make lessons more fun when they let students work together on projects, talk about things, and do things with their hands.

Q2: How can students show off their creative work?

Ans. During school or class events, students can show off their writing, art, and other work.

Q3: How does the school help students get along with each other?

Ans. Students learn how to work together by doing group projects and activities that make them do so.

Q4. What kinds of programs make schools nice and helpful places to be?

Ans. The school encourages everyone to feel welcome by offering programs that teach respect and rewards for good behavior.

Q5: How does the school keep students interested in learning?

Ans: Kids stay interested in learning when their lessons are fun, they get praise, and their friends help them.

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

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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
SLB

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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