Edison Elementary School

Summary:

Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 309. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 97% of students identifying as such in recent years. Edison Elementary is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a low overall ranking and rating. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.5% to 77.9% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Edison Elementary's proficiency rates on the M-Step assessment are well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 11.7% in the district. As a result, Edison Elementary is ranked in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

While Edison Elementary's overall performance is low, its performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and low-socioeconomic status students, is relatively stronger compared to the school's overall ranking. Additionally, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $15,060 to $23,544 per student over the past 4 years, but this higher spending does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes. When comparing Edison Elementary to other nearby schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the data shows that they are all struggling with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that the challenges faced by Edison Elementary are not unique and are likely systemic issues within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

17045 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48227-1424

(313) 852-1066

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1127^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,585

Students who attend Edison Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.1%

White:

1.0%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edison Elementary School ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.98. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.1%), Hispanic (1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 30^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Edison Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary School is $21,585, which is the 27^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Elementary School 1127^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Edison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Edison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	14.83	1211^th	1408	14.0%
2023	23.17	1097^th	1470	25.4%
2024	22.98	1127^th	1486	24.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.15	1309^th	1397	6.3%
2019	37.81	732^nd	1134	35.4%
2023	31.87	927^th	1350	31.3%
2024	28.03	1026^th	1381	25.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Edison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.62	1369^th	1443	5.1%
2019	14.78	1040^th	1171	11.2%
2023	37.72	800^th	1321	39.4%
2024	32.61	894^th	1342	33.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Edison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.49	1413^th	1446	2.3%
2023	17.78	1097^th	1334	17.8%
2024	29.51	938^th	1347	30.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Edison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	26.29	385^th	475	18.9%
2019	46.19	105^th	212	50.5%
2023	48.51	127^th	321	60.4%
2024	43.88	163^rd	348	53.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edison Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	3	279	1	0	1	0	284
2018	1	288	1	0	0	0	290
2019	2	271	0	2	1	0	276
2020	5	341	0	1	0	0	347
2021	2	319	0	1	0	0	322
2022	4	285	0	1	0	1	291
2023	3	300	0	3	0	3	309

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	284	13.0	21.8	77.8
2018	290	17.0	17.0	87.9
2019	276	22.0	12.5	85.1
2020	347	20.0	17.3	79.8
2021	322	22.0	14.6	87.3
2022	291	24.0	12.1	83.5
2023	309	20.0	15.4	88.7

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	284	13.0	21.8	77.8
2018	290	17.0	17.0	87.9
2019	276	22.0	12.5	85.1
2020	347	20.0	17.3	79.8
2021	322	22.0	14.6	87.3
2022	291	24.0	12.1	83.5
2023	309	20.0	15.4	88.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edison Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,761 (17.6%)	$12,904 (82.4%)	$15,665
2020	$4,346 (28.9%)	$10,714 (71.1%)	$15,060
2021	$2,317 (13.4%)	$14,933 (86.6%)	$17,250
2022	$8,366 (35.5%)	$15,178 (64.5%)	$23,544
2023	$7,403 (34.3%)	$14,181 (65.7%)	$21,585

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison Elementary School

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 1211^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1097^th of 1470 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)	30.9	20.4	10.5%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)	25.5	35.4	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)	10.6	18.8	8.2%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	276	309	12%
African American	271	300	10.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	3	50%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.1%	88.7%	3.5%

Schools Near Edison Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17045 Grand River Ave	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1066	309	20	15.4	88.7%	3 (1.0%)	300 (97.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	23	1127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.2	1097^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.4%	30			10.4	9.3	28.2			22.9	9.3	25.6			17.9		41.0		$21,585	$7,403	$14,181
Cooke STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	18800 Puritan St	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7458	334	24	13.8	81.1%	1 (0.3%)	332 (99.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	1351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.6	1378^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	27				9.8	25.6	18.2		7.0		7.0	9.1		11.6				$22,912	$6,856	$16,056
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	16650 Glendale St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9390	319	22	14.5	89.0%	2 (0.6%)	314 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	8.1	1380^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.5	1405^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.4%	25	22.2		9.5	18.8	17.6	12.5	13.6	9.5		9.1	7.5		12.1	8.1			$24,788	$7,848	$16,939
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14350 Terry St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0534	382	18	21.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	379 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6.3	1427^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	28.3			12.5	9.7	10.3	7.7	13.9					9.4	6.7			$19,797	$6,010	$13,787
Coleman A Young Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15771 Hubbell St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0725	416	25	16.6	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	412 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6.1	1438^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.2%		4.6	1454^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.1%	16				7.6				10.9	5.8	13.9			8.3				$20,190	$6,243	$13,947
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15850 Strathmoor St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9600	814	46	17.8	91.6%	1 (0.1%)	800 (98.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	8.1	1388^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.5	1404^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.5%	16	22.8	5.3	11.8	6.6	11.5	4.9	21.8	25.4	5.3	12.5	4.1	15.8	18.8	2.6			$19,916	$6,960	$12,956
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 Santa Maria St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-4400	692	36	19.1	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	686 (99.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6.7	1419^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.7	1431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	12	21.6	8.0	8.0	16.7	13.0	13.4	16.7	6.8	10.7	6.5		12.8	9.1	11.4		3.5	$19,224	$6,453	$12,771
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	296	19	15.5	88.9%	10 (3.4%)	285 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534
Rutherford Winans Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16411 Curtis St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Rutherford Winans Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0709	154	5	30.8	94.8%	0 (0.0%)	152 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14450 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7495	838	44	19.0	91.1%	2 (0.2%)	821 (98.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4	1480^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.4%		4.8	1450^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.4%	30	20.3	5.1	3.9	4.4	9.6	7.5	12.0				4.6	5.4	4.8	13.4		35.8	$18,412	$6,781	$11,631

Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary School

Is Edison Elementary School a good school?

Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Edison Elementary School?

Students at Edison Elementary School are 97% African American.

What schools do graduates of Edison Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Edison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

How many students attend Edison Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Edison Elementary School.

What district is Edison Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

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