Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison El Sch serves the northeast part of Erie, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2673 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
37%
14%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Edison Elementary School is ranked #2673 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
427 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Edison Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of Erie City School District.
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