Edison Junior High School

312 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Edison Junior High School, located at 1400 Earl Street in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Pekin Public School District 108. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. By offering a structured environment, the school aims to foster student growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and preparation for future academic success.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Edison Junior High strives to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit among its student body. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests and develop essential soft skills like teamwork and leadership. With a focus on student-centered learning and community involvement, the school remains a focal point for the Pekin area, working to ensure its students are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

312

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
280 (89.7 %)
Two or More
17 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pekin PSD 108
Phone:	(309)477-4732
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 142