Edison Elem School

www.elmhurst205.org

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located at 246 S. Fair Ave in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, a district consistently recognized for its strong academic performance and commitment to student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school community is known for its active parent involvement and a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Edison Elementary emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a personalized approach to learning. Its location in the heart of Elmhurst makes it a central pillar of the local neighborhood, characterized by a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on maintaining high standards of excellence.

281

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	19

White
224 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.2 %)
Two or More
19 (6.8 %)
Asian
13 (4.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Elmhurst SD 205
Phone:	(630)834-4272
Website:	http://www.elmhurst205.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 43