Fords Prairie Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
Should you attend Fords Prairie Elementary School or Edison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Fords Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fords Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
448 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1278 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
46
Grade 1 Students
67
37
Grade 2 Students
68
44
Grade 3 Students
56
35
Grade 4 Students
70
42
Grade 5 Students
62
39
Grade 6 Students
59
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
30%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
