Thomas Edison Elementary School, named after the famous American Inventor, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade and part of the Burbank Unified School District. Named the Edison Chargers, with their appropriately themed mascot being a lightbulb, their motto reads: "The brightest school in Town".
Located on Chestnut Street in the Chandler Park zone, Thomas Edison is home to 23 teachers and 560 students with the average class size not exceeding 30. There are several after school programs for children in addition to the Armenian Language and Culture program. For those looking to explore their athletic side, Burroughs High Cheerleaders host a mini camp for young aspiring cheerleaders during the fall. Thomas Edison Elementary also provides social emotional learning through weekly coaching and activities in classrooms with their At-Risk Intervention Specialist.
There are many special learning opportunities available such as English Language Development, Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education programs, Student Council, and many more. The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) is an organization for furthering education of gifted students. Thomas Edison students are eligible for the GATE program at the end of third grade.
Boasting a strong set of academic standards in addition to a lengthy list of extracurriculars, Thomas Edison Elementary is sure to spark an interest in children looking to explore their strengths and interests.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2110 W Chestnut St,
Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Laura Flosi
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
28.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
30.1%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
40.9%
Hispanic
33.2%
Two or more races
14.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Black
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/24/2025
Don't listen to the negative reviews, likely written by parents who think the school is responsible for their own lack of parenting and involvement. This school is top notch, I have 2 former students that thrived during their time here. My personal experience is that it has great staff, amazing, car...
9/23/2022
Bad school, the system doesn't care about your well-being or mental health. I can say from experience. I was a victim of being bullied at this school and the teachers I had didn't care, they knew I was getting bullied but they did no action whatsoever.
5/26/2017
Read some of the comments about the principal and I have to strongly disagree. She cares about the students and is very involved. I have gone to school many time and have seen her involved with the students. If her car is not parked at the facility is because she also has breaks people..My son gradu...
4/4/2017
The teachers and students at this school are amazing. The principal is very welcoming and when I ask the classroom teachers if they love their job, they all say yes! It's nice to know that the attitude of the people spending so much time with children is positive as I believe that carries over towar...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Chandler Park
List Price Range
$850K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$1,255,982
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Household Income
$125,446
% of College Grads
40.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,409 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Whitnall Highway Park North
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
George Izay Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
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