Edgewood Elementary School serves 199 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood Elementary School serves the entire district of Pine Bluff, AR, covering an area of about 117 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being approximately 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
84%
19%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
199 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Watson Chapel School District.
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