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Elementary· 2 schools in district

Thomas Edison - North

180 E 2600 N, NORTH LOGAN, UT 84341Thomas Edison →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
500
Students
Total enrolled
$7,529
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 48% vs nat'l
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 500 students in grades KG–08 in NORTH LOGAN, Utah.
48% below average funding
District spends $7,529 per pupil, 48% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thomas Edison - North is a large elementary in NORTH LOGAN, Utah, serving grades KG–08 with 500 students. The district invests $7,529 per student — 48% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Thomas Edison - North

500
Total Students
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution239 male · 261 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 87 students
Student Composition
70%
19%
Asian6%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490001500820

Academic Outcomes at Thomas Edison - North

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84341

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,529Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$7,529
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,313
Student Support$1,430
Administration$903
Operations$1,129
Other$753
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $7,529 spent per student, an estimated $3,335 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
95%
State government
94.6%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal programs
3.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $7,529/student, 48% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyCache County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictThomas Edison →
Phone: (435)787-2820
NCES ID: 490001500820
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NORTH LOGAN seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Thomas Edison
Elem
Thomas Edison - South
716 students · KG–08
29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
180 E 2600 N, NORTH LOGAN, UT 84341
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.