Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School's student population of 557 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Red, Navy, White
School Calendar
School Motto
No Excuses!
School Rankings
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
97%
31%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School's ranking?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is ranked #196 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School often compared to?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?
557 students attend Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School offer ?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School part of?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is part of Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School District.
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