EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDISON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOBBS school district, located in HOBBS, NM with about 312 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, EDISON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

EDISON ELEMENTARY School, located in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a public institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of students in the local community. Operating under the Hobbs Municipal Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. The campus provides a structured setting for elementary-aged children, aiming to equip them with the foundational skills necessary for academic success as they transition into middle school.

The school maintains a standard elementary curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage a diverse student body. By maintaining a connection with the broader district, EDISON ELEMENTARY works to align its instruction with state standards and community expectations. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district policies through the school's official website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the faculty, staff, and the families they serve.

For more information, contact EDISON ELEMENTARY at (505) 433-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 EAST GYPSY
HOBBS, NM 88240
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EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOBBS, NM with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOBBS
Total Students:
312
Teachers:
18.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 312 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.1%
Black or African American
6.4%
White
4.5%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.