Edison Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Edison Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
37%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
83%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?

Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Edison Elementary School?

458 students attend Edison Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?

Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?

Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?

Edison Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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