Thomas A. Edison Elementary School

205 MELROSE AVENUE

School District

Haddon Township
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 15, 2020

My family has had a primarily positive experience at Edison. The faculty is fabulous and very supportive of the students and families. I'm an educator and I have been in schools where you know the moral is low and I hardly ever get that feeling from this staff. Haddon Township is a small growing community and has been a great place for our children to grow up in.
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2018

Great school in a great town that is very family oriented!
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2017

Overall my 2 kids have been able to learn in a small neighborhood school. With that being said, there are areas for improvement within the classroom- such as an aid for larger size classes. There are resources for children who need extra help in literacy. The leadership is open to suggestions and feedback but I haven't seen much change. The PTA is awesome and without its involvement the learning experience would be lacking. For the most part the parents are involved and it shows.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2012

Great school, caring teachers, wonderful community - always has been! The principal, however, leaves much to be desired! Unprofessional, sloppy, rude, uncaring - after numerous complaints to adminstration and BOE, from both staff members and parents, it appears nothing has been done. It's disappointing, in times like these, that someone so unqualified can hold this position - and be paid one of the top salaries in the district!
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2011

I absolutely love our school. I have always had positive experiences with the teachers, staff, and principal. Two of my three children attend Edison. They are entering 2nd grade and kindergarden this fall, 2011. We have been offered fantastic special services for our son with Asperger Syndrome. By the way, the reason he was diagnosed was because his pre-k teacher strongly suggested we have him evaluated. The support and encouragement of the staff has been wonderful. I feel we have a close knit community and really shows in our school. Edison school has a dedicated PTA as well as parents who continually volunteer their time. With every staff member I meet, whether it is a teacher, a crossing guard, secretaries, janitor or aides, I feel they have nothing but the best interest for the students. I also feel they take pride in their profession and our school. Other perks are an after school program for kids. As well as a local daycare which walk the younger children to and from their facility and school. The only complaint I have, is the lack of organization of some of the sports the Haddon Twp. offers. However, that has nothing to do with Edison Elementary!
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2010

Overall Edison is a great school. Like all HT schools it is located within a neighborhood. It is one of those old-fashioned brick schools and has a very warm atmosphere. The school secretary, Ms. Kredatus is very responsive. I would say the Principal Mrs. Smith is so-so. There are a few problematic children in that school and she doesn't do much about them, nor does she address some of the downright horrible teachers. Also, she doesn't seem to make en effort to show up at school functions. For the most part, the rest of the teachers are fantastic and top-notch. HT is a very desirable district to teach in. A big concern is technology or lack of it. I don't see my kids getting the preparation they need to survive in the world of technology. And the "library" is a joke. The parents and PTA are what makes this school wonderful.
Submitted by other on July 19, 2009

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Submitted by parent on November 01, 2008

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