Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is located at 507 West Street in Union City in a dense urban area of Hudson County. The school serves students from grades PK-6 and enrolls approximately 779 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. 30% of students are proficient in math and 46% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The academic program prioritizes both academic growth and the development of students as whole people by providing, through a strong core instructional program along with enrichment programs, the opportunity for curiosity and confidence-building.

It was recognized for being among the top performing schools in New Jersey specifically for serving Hispanic students and English Language Learners which speaks to its commitment to equity and the success of all students. Parents cited the nurturing teachers, the supportive programming and the welcoming nature of the school which added further credibility to their ranking as one of New Jersey’s best elementary schools.

Thomas A. Edison Elementary School held its Parent-Teacher Conference on October 31.

Q1. How can I find the main contact or administrative team at Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?

Ans. One can easily find the phone number and other contact information including administrative personnel details on the school's website, specifically on the "Contact Us" page.

Q2. What kinds of parent workshops or engagement opportunities are offered at Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?

Ans. The school organizes different kinds of parent workshops (for instance, "Parent Breakfast Workshop - Working Together") and also shares the videos of the events that have taken place on its site.

Q3. How does Thomas A. Edison Elementary School handle reporting of bullying or student discipline concerns?

Ans. The school delineates a designated HIB Coordinator (“Mr. Michael Mabel, Dean of Students / HIB Coordinator”) and gives instructions for how to report issues.

Q4. Is there information available about clubs, activities or special programs at Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the “Teachers / Grade Levels” page lists specials, resource/support teachers and indicates extracurriculars for students.

Q5. How does Thomas A. Edison Elementary School keep parents informed about homework and students’ assignments?

Ans. The school website is very resourceful as it has links to "Homework Directions" and "Parent Portal" through which parents are given access to assignments and progress ??????????tracking.