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Thomas Edison

Utah · Public School District
2
Schools
1,216
Students
$7,529
Per-Pupil Spend
-48% nat'l
24.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Thomas Edison is a public school district in Utah serving 1,216 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 elementary school, among them 2 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $7,529 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Thomas Edison - NorthCharterKG–08500
Thomas Edison - SouthCharterKG–08716
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,529-48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
95%
State
94.6%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal
3.5%

State funding accounts for 95% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,216
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score53/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $7,529, spending is 48% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thomas Edison?
Thomas Edison has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,216 students.
How much does Thomas Edison spend per student?
Thomas Edison spends $7,529 per pupil — 48% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Thomas Edison?
24% of students in Thomas Edison qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Thomas Edison?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Thomas Edison are charter schools.
What grade levels does Thomas Edison serve?
Thomas Edison serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Thomas Edison?
The median opportunity score across schools in Thomas Edison is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.