Edison Elementary

Summary:

Edison Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, California, serving 426 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools in the district. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, with 39.3% of students chronically absent in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Edison Elementary consistently underperforms, with only 23.81% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 21.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.36% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Edison Elementary to nearby schools like Garfield Elementary, Bobbie Smith Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary, it consistently underperforms academically and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, is particularly concerning, with these groups ranking in the bottom quartile of California elementary schools. Over the past few years, Edison Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 625 Maine Ave.
       Long Beach, CA  90802-1143


(562) 590-8481

District: Long Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4953rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,740 Help


Students who attend Edison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    Cabrillo High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.3%
African American:
13.1%
White:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edison Elementary ranks worse than 84.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 51st among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.3%), African American (13.1%), White (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 22.1, which is the 4th best among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary is $9,740, which is the 10th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Elementary 4953rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Edison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Long Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Beach Unified 654th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.21 3857th 4809 19.8%
2005 48.94 2257th 4822 53.2%
2011 42.41 3056th 5377 43.2%
2012 31.05 3870th 5390 28.2%
2013 31.40 3934th 5530 28.9%
2015 15.27 5077th 5611 9.5%
2016 15.15 5030th 5614 10.4%
2017 33.35 3569th 5692 37.3%
2018 31.37 3716th 5662 34.4%
2019 29.31 3987th 5789 31.1%
2021 27.72 988th 1417 30.3%
2022 26.77 4166th 5883 29.2%
2023 30.02 3886th 5874 33.8%
2024 18.74 4953rd 5862 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 1101st 3246 66.1%
2019 38.14 1901st 3275 42.0%
2021 39.85 311th 602 48.3%
2022 35.93 2126th 3311 35.8%
2023 59.49 800th 3250 75.4%
2024 54.66 951st 3160 69.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.78 866th 2420 64.2%
2024 26.48 2030th 2634 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.96 2615th 5084 48.6%
2019 44.41 2793rd 5173 46.0%
2021 53.71 433rd 1110 61.0%
2022 37.64 3204th 5264 39.1%
2023 39.83 3081st 5374 42.7%
2024 24.36 4423rd 5511 19.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.94 3489th 5413 35.5%
2019 34.67 3442nd 5492 37.3%
2021 34.81 779th 1267 38.5%
2022 29.42 3793rd 5635 32.7%
2023 38.52 3115th 5617 44.5%
2024 26.98 4065th 5605 27.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 1060th 2128 50.2%
2019 31.24 1727th 2585 33.2%
2022 30.61 1460th 2227 34.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.92 3777th 5431 30.5%
2019 25.29 4163rd 5510 24.4%
2021 22.06 1006th 1272 20.9%
2022 25.05 4234th 5663 25.2%
2023 23.27 4418th 5650 21.8%
2024 14.07 5222nd 5636 7.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.04 366th 663 44.8%
2023 20.70 585th 662 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 2512th 4830 48.0%
2019 44.53 2648th 4963 46.6%
2022 41.34 2805th 5084 44.8%
2023 43.77 2627th 5098 48.5%
2024 27.28 3937th 5102 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Edison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 66 37 95 609 3 n/a n/a 0 810
1989 44 31 111 617 3 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 46 43 115 589 3 n/a n/a 0 796
1991 30 42 109 598 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1992 19 37 91 647 3 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 25 34 78 649 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1994 24 53 72 657 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1995 18 78 62 742 1 n/a n/a 0 901
1996 18 78 62 742 1 n/a n/a 0 901
1997 36 66 41 745 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1998 27 64 32 715 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1999 17 53 35 737 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2000 21 73 37 766 1 n/a n/a 0 898
2001 22 69 35 834 4 n/a n/a 0 964
2002 16 71 37 1041 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
2003 16 71 37 1041 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
2004 23 76 34 967 0 n/a n/a 1 1101
2005 18 66 21 888 1 n/a n/a 1 995
2006 10 85 13 916 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
2007 6 70 12 832 3 n/a n/a 0 923
2008 11 70 10 786 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2009 7 66 7 723 3 7 2 0 815
2010 8 56 3 680 1 5 2 0 755
2011 8 62 3 672 0 3 2 0 750
2012 5 49 4 621 1 3 1 0 684
2013 11 47 6 665 0 0 9 0 738
2014 7 56 10 647 0 0 5 0 725
2015 9 64 18 611 1 1 11 0 715
2016 11 65 15 628 0 1 10 0 730
2017 10 62 7 573 0 1 7 0 660
2018 14 56 8 525 0 0 9 0 612
2019 10 54 6 478 1 2 14 0 565
2020 13 53 6 431 0 2 8 0 513
2021 11 58 5 378 0 0 6 0 458
2022 12 51 4 353 0 0 5 0 425
2023 15 56 6 338 0 1 10 0 426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 34.3 23.6 n/a
1989 806 35.0 23.0 n/a
1990 796 30.8 25.8 n/a
1991 781 32.8 23.8 n/a
1992 797 33.3 23.9 95
1993 788 31.8 24.8 95.1
1994 808 29.5 27.4 94.9
1995 901 31.5 28.6 94.9
1996 901 31.5 28.6 94.9
1997 888 38.0 23.4 94.9
1998 838 39.0 21.5 95
1999 843 45.0 18.7 94.9
2000 898 49.0 18.3 98.8
2001 964 54.3 17.8 98.9
2002 1165 58.5 19.9 98.8
2003 1165 58.5 19.9 98.8
2004 1101 54.0 20.4 99
2005 995 53.0 18.8 99.1
2006 1025 50.0 20.5 99
2007 923 48.0 19.2 97.3
2008 879 48.0 18.3 95.6
2009 815 41.5 17.9 95.6
2010 755 37.0 20.4 95.2
2011 750 n/a n/a 73.9
2012 684 24.2 28.2 99.6
2013 738 25.0 29.5 79.1
2014 725 25.5 28.4 93.9
2015 715 27.0 26.4 89.8
2016 730 28.0 26.0 88.1
2017 660 26.0 25.3 93.2
2018 612 24.0 25.5 93.3
2019 565 25.0 22.6 94.3
2020 513 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 458 21.7 21.1 85.8
2022 425 18.5 22.9 74.4
2023 426 19.2 22.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 34.3 23.6 n/a
1989 806 35.0 23.0 n/a
1990 796 30.8 25.8 n/a
1991 781 32.8 23.8 n/a
1992 797 33.3 23.9 95
1993 788 31.8 24.8 95.1
1994 808 29.5 27.4 94.9
1995 901 31.5 28.6 94.9
1996 901 31.5 28.6 94.9
1997 888 38.0 23.4 94.9
1998 838 39.0 21.5 95
1999 843 45.0 18.7 94.9
2000 898 49.0 18.3 98.8
2001 964 54.3 17.8 98.9
2002 1165 58.5 19.9 98.8
2003 1165 58.5 19.9 98.8
2004 1101 54.0 20.4 99
2005 995 53.0 18.8 99.1
2006 1025 50.0 20.5 99
2007 923 48.0 19.2 97.3
2008 879 48.0 18.3 95.6
2009 815 41.5 17.9 95.6
2010 755 37.0 20.4 95.2
2011 750 n/a n/a 73.9
2012 684 24.2 28.2 99.6
2013 738 25.0 29.5 79.1
2014 725 25.5 28.4 93.9
2015 715 27.0 26.4 89.8
2016 730 28.0 26.0 88.1
2017 660 26.0 25.3 93.2
2018 612 24.0 25.5 93.3
2019 565 25.0 22.6 94.3
2020 513 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 458 21.7 21.1 85.8
2022 425 18.5 22.9 74.4
2023 426 19.2 22.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%
201598.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201694.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%95.0%97.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202194.6%0.0%0.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edison Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,740

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3987th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3886th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edison Elementary)38.325
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)55.647.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary)3928.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)59.647.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edison Elementary)41.927.4
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)5445.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary)34.527.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)52.540.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edison Elementary)3350
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)56.851.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary)28.417.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)4734.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Edison Elementary)14.717.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Long Beach Unified)30.530.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565426
 24.6%
African American5456
 3.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian66
Hispanic478338
 29.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White1015
 50%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%71.4%
 23%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary

Students at Edison Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Edison Elementary.

Edison Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.5% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Edison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : Cabrillo High


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