Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
265 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
6%

Hispanic
11%
28%

Black
3%
16%

White
57%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center's ranking?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center is ranked #6 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center often compared to?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Decatur Classical Elementary School, Skinner North Elementary School, Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
265 students attend Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center offer ?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center part of?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center located?
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Albany Park.
School Reviews
2 3/23/2021
I transferred schools in third grade. I never fit in. The work amount was ok but built up over time. I got into many fights with my peers. The school tried to enforce its liberal opinions on us. The diversity is just bad. I am one of two biracial kids in my class. I still have lots of trouble fitting in. We get way too much homework that is way too easy for the grade level, which is just useless. I cannot wait for high school.
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