Edison Elementary School

Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and
14550 EDISON ROAD
YODER, CO 80864
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Edison Elementary School, located in the rural community of Yoder, Colorado, serves as a foundational component of the Edison School District 54JT. Situated on Edison Road, the school operates within a small, tight-knit district that emphasizes a personalized approach to education. Because the school is part of a rural district, it functions as a central hub for the local community, fostering close relationships between students, families, and staff.

The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on core academic development while leveraging the benefits of a smaller student population to offer individualized attention. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards and character growth, Edison Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education. The district’s website further reflects their dedication to transparent communication with parents and the broader community regarding school programs and operational updates.
36
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (66.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (33.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and
Phone: (719)478-2125
Website: http://Edison54JT.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Gender Ratio