Edison Elementary School

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located on East Alder Street in Walla Walla, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Walla Walla Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the staff strives to prepare young learners for future success through targeted instruction in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Edison Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, often acting as a hub for local families. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, encouraging students to develop essential character traits such as responsibility, empathy, and resilience. With its focus on personalized learning and a dedicated teaching faculty, Edison Elementary plays a vital role in the Walla Walla community, working to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

438

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	318
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
318 (72.6 %)
White
104 (23.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Walla Walla Public Schools
Phone:	(509)527-3072
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71