Edison Primary School

1991 E Maple St
Kankakee, IL 60901

www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org

189 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Edison Primary School is a public elementary school located in Kankakee, Illinois, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of Kankakee School District 111, the school focuses on building a foundational educational experience for young children, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through the early primary grades. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students gain the core literacy and numeracy skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Kankakee community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to thrive. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Edison Primary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood learning and the more complex requirements of upper elementary education. The staff is committed to creating an inclusive culture that addresses the diverse needs of its students, making it a pivotal institution for families residing in the East Maple Street area.

189

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	25
Black	128
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Black
128 (67.7 %)
White
27 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (13.2 %)
Two or More
8 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Kankakee SD 111
Phone:	(815)932-0621
Website:	http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 31

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 94