Edgewood Elementary School
Tel:
(765)641-2119
- Edgewood Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Edgewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edgewood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1207 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 34% | 12% |
| White | 42% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson Community Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edgewood Elementary School is Anderson Preparatory Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anderson Preparatory Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anderson Preparatory Academy (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson Anderson Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 812 students
1.2 miles
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765)649-8472 1.2 K-12 812 - Anderson Anderson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
1.4 miles
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765)641-2092 1.4 K-5 621 - Anderson Excel Center - Anderson Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 314 students
2.4 miles
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(888)959-9062 2.4 11-12 314 - Anderson Anderson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1933 students
3.5 miles
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765)641-2037 3.5 9-12 1933 - Anderson Southview Preschool Center Grades: PK | 325 students
3.9 miles
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765)641-2360 3.9 PK 325
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