Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
56%
17%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
235 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Edison Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - One Hour Early Dismissal
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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