Edison Elementary School

#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Edison Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Edison Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Gainesville school district, encompassing approximately 79 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
630 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Every Leopard, Every Day

School Rankings

The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
65%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
22%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Callisburg Elementary School, W E Chalmers Elementary School, Blooming Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
630 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of Gainesville Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Edison Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Gainesville school district, encompassing approximately 79 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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