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Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

34505 HUNTER AVE, WESTLAND, MI 48185

About Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School, located in Westland, Michigan, sits within the prominent Wayne-Westland Community Schools district, committed to developing lifelong learners. The district claims 26% of students are proficient in reading and 13% proficient in math, and Edison is working to improve these statistics with technology-infused learning and high levels of parental involvement. Families enjoy the safety and well-cultured environment, and dedicated personnel caring about each student’s individual development. Homes within the average rental price, $1,400–$1,700/month, are pretty reasonable for families to send their children to one of the best elementary schools in Michigan.

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School Contact Information

Address

34505 HUNTER AVE, WESTLAND, MI 48185

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Phone

(734) 419-2600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 27% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
446
Total Students
$66223
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 194 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:20 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 42.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 4.8%
Black 49.7%
Two+ Races 2.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
42.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
49.7%
Two+ Races
2.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 446
51%
227 Female
49%
219 Male

Student Population

446 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Edison Elementary continues to remain involved in academic programs daily as well as community activities, as families prepare for the up and upcoming winter season in 2025.

FAQ

Q1. What character education programs are offered at Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?

Ans. The school promotes respecting others, having empathy, and being responsible through lessons each week.

Q2. Does Thomas A. Edison Elementary have any student clubs?

Ans. Yes, there are clubs in gardening, chess, and art.

Q3. Are parents invited to participate in activities at Thomas A. Edison Elementary?

Ans. Yes, families are invited to open houses and student showcases.

Q4. Does Thomas A. Edison Elementary encourage healthy habits?

Ans. Yes, through wellness days, physical education, and nutrition lessons.

Q5. Are field trips provided at Thomas A. Edison Elementary?

Ans. Yes, we offer classes, hands-on field trips to museums and nature centers.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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