Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(217)444-3350
- Edison Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Edison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Edison Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2867 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 43% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danville CCSD 118 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edison Elementary School is Danville High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Ridge Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Liberty Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville North Ridge Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 844 students
0.5 miles
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217)444-3400 0.5 7-8 844 - Danville Liberty Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 248 students
1.0 miles
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217)444-3000 1.0 K-4 248 - Danville Garfield Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 233 students
1.3 miles
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217)444-1750 1.3 K-4 233 - Danville Danville High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1533 students
1.5 miles
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217)444-1504 1.5 9-12 1533 - Danville Mark Denman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 769 students
1.9 miles
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217)444-3200 1.9 K-4 769
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