1. Home
  2. Pennsylvania
  3. Erie
  4. Erie City School District
  5. Edison Elementary School

Edison Elementary School

Summary:

Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 419. The school is part of the Erie City School District, which is ranked 529 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 1344 and 1529 out of around 1,500 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. However, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is approximately 26% White, 32% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 29% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Erie City School District. Additionally, Edison Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's challenges, it spends between $7,746 and $8,662 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of the nearby schools in the Erie City School District. This suggests that the school may be facing funding disparities that could be contributing to its persistent low performance. Addressing the issues at Edison Elementary, such as the racial disparities in academic achievement and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, will require a comprehensive and targeted approach from the school district and community to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1921 E Lake Rd
       Erie, PA  16511-1085

(814) 874-6470

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1449th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,574 Help


Students who attend Edison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.2%
Two or more races:
28.6%
White:
26.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare Edison Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Edison Elementary School ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.86. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Edison Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.2%), two or more races (28.6%), White (26%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Edison Elementary School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary School is $8,574, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Edison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Elementary School 1449th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Edison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
African American students:
White students:


Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 529th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Edison Elementary School?

Rank History for Edison Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.33 688th 1302 47.2%
2004 40.29 909th 1308 30.5%
2005 50.70 791st 1299 39.1%
2006 64.68 604th 1545 60.9%
2007 74.51 377th 1555 75.8%
2008 61.59 706th 1551 54.5%
2009 60.77 731st 1549 52.8%
2010 26.02 1332nd 1579 15.6%
2011 22.78 1373rd 1597 14.0%
2012 11.17 1440th 1599 9.9%
2013 3.43 1442nd 1519 5.1%
2014 6.34 1344th 1467 8.4%
2015 5.16 1385th 1474 6.0%
2016 5.87 1444th 1554 7.1%
2017 6.71 1413th 1547 8.7%
2018 5.44 1433rd 1530 6.3%
2019 5.53 1439th 1544 6.8%
2021 3.91 1406th 1433 1.9%
2022 3.38 1529th 1534 0.3%
2023 5.86 1449th 1534 5.5%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.21 105th 117 10.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.99 1328th 1414 6.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.51 756th 1043 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for African American students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.48 359th 437 17.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.53 1236th 1236 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Edison Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Edison Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Edison Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Edison Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 168 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 248 172 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 241 149 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 250 175 2 39 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 268 174 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 291 178 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 264 162 1 60 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 238 169 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 238 169 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 252 209 4 56 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 246 235 8 35 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 229 197 7 39 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 235 190 4 49 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 222 174 6 58 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 225 177 4 72 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 225 177 4 72 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 232 175 7 87 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 211 161 8 75 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 171 123 5 63 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 161 139 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 141 126 8 42 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2009 118 122 5 37 0 n/a n/a 7 289
2010 118 132 8 52 0 n/a n/a 26 336
2011 135 155 8 50 1 0 20 0 369
2012 147 174 6 53 0 0 14 0 394
2013 128 251 14 95 1 1 8 0 498
2014 126 242 27 104 0 1 6 0 506
2015 131 265 30 97 1 1 4 0 529
2016 104 270 36 106 3 1 0 0 520
2017 101 265 44 108 2 0 3 0 523
2018 115 196 35 129 1 0 19 0 495
2019 111 224 33 99 1 0 52 0 520
2020 102 156 28 84 1 0 53 0 424
2021 104 132 30 56 1 0 80 0 403
2022 116 153 23 45 1 0 94 0 432
2023 109 135 19 35 1 0 120 0 419

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 26.6 17.3 n/a
1989 457 24.5 18.6 n/a
1990 422 25.5 16.5 0
1991 466 25.4 18.3 n/a
1992 496 27.5 18.0 n/a
1993 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1994 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1995 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
1996 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
1997 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1998 524 29.0 18.1 n/a
1999 473 29.0 16.3 n/a
2000 479 28.0 17.1 75.4
2001 460 28.0 16.4 82.8
2002 480 32.5 14.8 75
2003 480 32.5 14.8 75
2004 502 33.5 15.0 84.1
2005 455 32.5 14.0 79.1
2006 362 34.5 10.5 89.2
2007 345 31.5 11.0 89.3
2008 317 26.5 12.0 93.1
2009 289 26.0 11.1 101.4
2010 336 29.0 11.5 100.6
2011 369 26.0 14.1 90.5
2012 394 22.0 17.9 70.3
2013 498 26.9 18.4 99.4
2014 506 29.0 17.4 99.4
2015 529 30.0 17.6 99.4
2016 520 31.0 16.7 100
2017 523 32.5 16.0 100
2018 495 34.5 14.3 100
2019 520 33.5 15.5 100
2020 424 34.5 12.2 100
2021 403 32.5 12.4 99.3
2022 432 36.0 12.0 99.3
2023 419 34.5 12.1 100

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 26.6 17.3 n/a
1989 457 24.5 18.6 n/a
1990 422 25.5 16.5 0
1991 466 25.4 18.3 n/a
1992 496 27.5 18.0 n/a
1993 530 26.0 20.4 n/a
1994 488 29.0 16.8 n/a
1995 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
1996 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
1997 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1998 524 29.0 18.1 n/a
1999 473 29.0 16.3 n/a
2000 479 28.0 17.1 75.4
2001 460 28.0 16.4 82.8
2002 480 32.5 14.8 75
2003 480 32.5 14.8 75
2004 502 33.5 15.0 84.1
2005 455 32.5 14.0 79.1
2006 362 34.5 10.5 89.2
2007 345 31.5 11.0 89.3
2008 317 26.5 12.0 93.1
2009 289 26.0 11.1 101.4
2010 336 29.0 11.5 100.6
2011 369 26.0 14.1 90.5
2012 394 22.0 17.9 70.3
2013 498 26.9 18.4 99.4
2014 506 29.0 17.4 99.4
2015 529 30.0 17.6 99.4
2016 520 31.0 16.7 100
2017 523 32.5 16.0 100
2018 495 34.5 14.3 100
2019 520 33.5 15.5 100
2020 424 34.5 12.2 100
2021 403 32.5 12.4 99.3
2022 432 36.0 12.0 99.3
2023 419 34.5 12.1 100

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

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,482 (32.0%) $5,264 (68.0%) $7,746
2020 $1,472 (17.9%) $6,749 (82.1%) $8,221
2021 $3,322 (38.4%) $5,340 (61.6%) $8,662
2022 $3,333 (38.9%) $5,241 (61.1%) $8,574

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 1439th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1449th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)2512.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)31.519.5
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)7.916.3
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Edison Elementary School)43.542.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)25.414
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)101.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)13.111.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Edison Elementary School)14.89.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Edison Elementary School)43.542.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)23.814.6
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students520419
 19.4%
African American224135
 39.7%
American Indian11
Asian3319
 42.4%
Hispanic9935
 64.6%
Pacific Islander00
White111109
 1.8%
Two or More Races52120
 130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

Schools Near Edison Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary School

Students at Edison Elementary School are 32% African American, 29% Two or more races, 26% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Edison Elementary School.

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

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School


Rate Edison Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

PAPennsylvania Elementary School Rankings

PAPennsylvania District Rankings

Schools in Erie, PA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Edison Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 49 milliseconds.