Edison Park Elem School

www.cps.edu

534 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Edison Park Elementary School, located in the historic and tight-knit Edison Park neighborhood on the far northwest side of Chicago, is a highly regarded PreK-8 institution within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. It consistently maintains high performance ratings, often attributed to its stable environment, dedicated teaching staff, and active parental involvement.

The school offers a traditional curriculum bolstered by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs, arts, and clubs that cater to the diverse interests of its student body. Because of its reputation for excellence and its location in a family-oriented residential area, Edison Park Elementary remains a sought-after choice for local residents. The school’s culture emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for success in competitive high school programs.

534

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	108
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	120

White
281 (52.6 %)
Two or More
120 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
108 (20.2 %)
Asian
19 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-0960
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 49

Grade 9 2