Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-2800
- Edison Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Edison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Edison Elementary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1058 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edison Elementary School is The Bijou School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mann Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mann Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Mann Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 485 students
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1001 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-2300 0.7 6-8 485 - Colorado Springs Stratton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-3400 0.7 PK-5 339 - Colorado Springs Audubon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
1.2 miles
2400 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-2600 1.2 PK-5 393 - Colorado Springs The Bijou School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
1.5 miles
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-7900 1.5 9-12 137 - Colorado Springs Galileo School Of Math And Science Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
1.5 miles
1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-2200 1.5 6-8 498
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