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Washington Irving Elementary School vs. Thomas A Edison Elementary School

Should you attend Washington Irving Elementary School or Thomas A Edison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Washington Irving Elementary School
4727 Pine Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington Irving Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
740 students
634 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Irving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Irving Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Irving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas A Edison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School City Of Hammond School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas A Edison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School City Of Hammond School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1667 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1522 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Irving Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas A Edison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Irving Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas A Edison Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
40
Kindergarten Students
100
88
Grade 1 Students
112
80
Grade 2 Students
91
85
Grade 3 Students
112
93
Grade 4 Students
118
95
Grade 5 Students
102
80
Grade 6 Students
80
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School City Of Hammond School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas A Edison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School City Of Hammond School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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