EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edison Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Macomb CUSD 185 school district, located in Macomb, IL with about 415 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 31 teachers, Edison Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 is a public school located in Macomb, Illinois, serving students in the Macomb Community Unit School District 185. Situated on South Pearl Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the primary grade levels. As part of the local Macomb educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its young learners.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town community of Macomb, often working closely with local families to support student success. While it operates within the broader framework of the district’s curriculum standards, Edison Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to help children build the core skills necessary for their future transition to middle school. Like many schools in the region, it places a strong value on the partnership between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

For more information, contact Edison Elementary School at (309) 837-3993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.