Edison Elementary School

246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Edison Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#255 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Edison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Edison Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
327 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Edison Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Elmhurst SD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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