Serving 254 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
53%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
254 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Edison Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% 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 13:1.
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.
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