Edison School

466 Cheyenne
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : EDISON SCHOOL serves the southern part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with most living about half a mile away from the school and the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison School's student population of 459 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
459 students

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

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Edison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#860 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
40%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
10-14%
43%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

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

Asian
7%
2%

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

Hispanic
64%
21%

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

Black
3%
1%

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

White
14%
69%

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

Hawaiian
9%
2%

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

Two or more races
2%
4%

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

All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.56

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

(22-23)
35.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison School's ranking?
Edison School is ranked #860 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Edison School?
459 students attend Edison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edison School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison School?
Edison School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edison School offer ?
Edison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edison School part of?
Edison School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison School located?
Edison School is located in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Poplar Grove.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : EDISON SCHOOL serves the southern part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with most living about half a mile away from the school and the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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