Edison Elementary School

Summary:

Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walla Walla, Washington, serving 438 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (around 72%) and a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (64.8% to 72.83% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Edison Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Walla Walla Public Schools district and the state of Washington in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Edison's ELA proficiency for all grades was 34.86%, compared to 45.28% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with a ranking between 721 and 944 out of over 1,100 schools over the past several years.

The performance gap between Edison Elementary and the district/state averages appears to be widening over time, and the school struggles the most with its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of their respective subgroups statewide. Nearby schools, such as Prospect Point Elementary and Berney Elementary, perform significantly better than Edison Elementary across various metrics, highlighting the stark contrast in educational outcomes between Edison and its neighboring schools within the Walla Walla Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1315 E Alder St
       Walla Walla, WA  99362-3598


(509) 527-3072

District: Walla Walla Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
891st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,791 Help


Students who attend Edison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Middle School
High:    Walla Walla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.6%
White:
23.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edison Elementary School ranks worse than 76.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Walla Walla Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.6%), White (23.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% 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 School is 15. 3 elementary schools in the Walla Walla Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary School is $18,791, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Walla Walla Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Elementary School 891st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Edison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Walla Walla Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Walla Walla Public Schools 120th of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.14 855th 1026 16.7%
2005 43.77 618th 1031 40.1%
2006 51.25 531st 1051 49.5%
2007 50.64 550th 1069 48.6%
2008 27.39 846th 1067 20.7%
2009 45.06 629th 1072 41.3%
2010 15.54 988th 1088 9.2%
2011 20.35 943rd 1092 13.6%
2012 10.53 1039th 1097 5.3%
2013 20.21 963rd 1106 12.9%
2015 29.43 800th 1067 25.0%
2016 25.10 835th 1053 20.7%
2017 25.87 807th 1056 23.6%
2018 14.53 944th 1054 10.4%
2019 19.42 937th 1130 17.1%
2021 32.48 721st 1107 34.9%
2022 27.63 855th 1169 26.9%
2023 36.76 731st 1169 37.5%
2024 25.36 891st 1168 23.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.38 227th 248 8.5%
2022 32.95 146th 213 31.5%
2023 19.62 213th 254 16.1%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 768th 835 8.0%
2019 19.44 880th 979 10.1%
2021 37.50 540th 854 36.8%
2022 30.71 765th 1019 24.9%
2023 30.82 756th 1013 25.4%
2024 23.04 864th 1024 15.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.55 877th 1004 12.6%
2019 14.11 965th 1068 9.6%
2021 22.57 799th 1008 20.7%
2022 27.57 818th 1100 25.6%
2023 40.05 639th 1094 41.6%
2024 30.84 770th 1093 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.56 842nd 999 15.7%
2019 30.14 786th 1075 26.9%
2021 38.31 599th 1025 41.6%
2022 26.92 834th 1113 25.1%
2023 31.60 761st 1099 30.8%
2024 17.99 958th 1099 12.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 505th 540 6.5%
2019 23.28 588th 697 15.6%
2021 54.11 163rd 501 67.5%
2022 37.84 420th 694 39.5%
2023 33.18 444th 633 29.9%
2024 25.13 518th 651 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Edison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.09 706th 1027 31.3%
2021 42.61 538th 943 42.9%
2022 55.83 437th 1031 57.6%
2024 79.88 177th 1009 82.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Edison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 279 14 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1989 300 14 14 21 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1990 319 16 11 37 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 288 17 14 39 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 310 18 11 37 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 295 21 9 46 3 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 270 16 12 37 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 267 7 3 44 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 267 7 3 44 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 227 5 3 45 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 227 7 4 48 2 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 234 5 3 36 6 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 228 0 3 47 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 253 6 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 219 2 4 43 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 219 2 4 43 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 236 4 4 41 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 212 3 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 198 1 3 37 6 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 210 2 5 35 4 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 210 5 10 44 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2009 216 5 8 42 1 n/a n/a 1 273
2010 239 8 6 194 2 n/a n/a 1 450
2011 259 8 1 225 0 1 7 0 501
2012 226 7 3 248 0 0 10 0 494
2013 211 3 8 269 0 0 11 0 502
2014 195 2 7 272 0 0 6 0 482
2015 182 3 6 263 0 0 11 0 465
2016 173 3 4 249 1 0 13 0 443
2017 167 1 3 237 4 0 13 0 425
2018 134 1 3 254 2 0 11 0 405
2019 132 1 4 294 2 0 10 0 443
2020 119 1 3 322 1 1 9 0 456
2021 112 0 1 299 2 0 10 0 424
2022 116 1 1 302 3 0 6 0 429
2023 104 2 1 318 3 0 10 0 438

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
1988 328 16.0 20.5 0
1989 350 15.0 23.3 n/a
1990 384 18.6 20.6 0
1991 360 16.9 21.3 n/a
1992 377 16.8 22.4 n/a
1993 374 16.2 23.1 n/a
1994 336 17.6 19.1 n/a
1995 322 16.1 20.0 n/a
1996 322 16.1 20.0 n/a
1997 282 14.5 19.4 n/a
1998 288 15.9 18.1 n/a
1999 284 16.1 17.6 n/a
2000 279 16.2 17.2 n/a
2001 305 15.9 19.2 n/a
2002 269 15.3 17.6 43.9
2003 269 15.3 17.6 43.9
2004 288 15.0 19.2 46.9
2005 260 15.3 17.0 54.2
2006 245 15.8 15.5 62.4
2007 256 15.3 16.7 54.7
2008 274 14.3 19.2 62.8
2009 273 14.3 19.1 51.5
2010 450 26.4 17.0 70.8
2011 501 27.0 18.5 59.3
2012 494 25.9 19.0 73.3
2013 502 28.2 17.7 71.5
2014 482 n/a n/a 75.3
2015 465 32.0 14.5 73.8
2016 443 28.0 15.8 74.3
2017 425 25.9 16.3 75.5
2018 405 27.0 14.9 72.6
2019 443 26.9 16.4 73.6
2020 456 30.1 15.1 70.2
2021 424 28.7 14.7 67.5
2022 429 30.2 14.2 64.8
2023 438 29.2 15.0 72.8

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
1988 328 16.0 20.5 0
1989 350 15.0 23.3 n/a
1990 384 18.6 20.6 0
1991 360 16.9 21.3 n/a
1992 377 16.8 22.4 n/a
1993 374 16.2 23.1 n/a
1994 336 17.6 19.1 n/a
1995 322 16.1 20.0 n/a
1996 322 16.1 20.0 n/a
1997 282 14.5 19.4 n/a
1998 288 15.9 18.1 n/a
1999 284 16.1 17.6 n/a
2000 279 16.2 17.2 n/a
2001 305 15.9 19.2 n/a
2002 269 15.3 17.6 43.9
2003 269 15.3 17.6 43.9
2004 288 15.0 19.2 46.9
2005 260 15.3 17.0 54.2
2006 245 15.8 15.5 62.4
2007 256 15.3 16.7 54.7
2008 274 14.3 19.2 62.8
2009 273 14.3 19.1 51.5
2010 450 26.4 17.0 70.8
2011 501 27.0 18.5 59.3
2012 494 25.9 19.0 73.3
2013 502 28.2 17.7 71.5
2014 482 n/a n/a 75.3
2015 465 32.0 14.5 73.8
2016 443 28.0 15.8 74.3
2017 425 25.9 16.3 75.5
2018 405 27.0 14.9 72.6
2019 443 26.9 16.4 73.6
2020 456 30.1 15.1 70.2
2021 424 28.7 14.7 67.5
2022 429 30.2 14.2 64.8
2023 438 29.2 15.0 72.8

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

Edison Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.9%0.0%0.0%1.7%91.4%94.8%96.6%93.1%96.6%94.8%
201795.7%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%97.1%97.1%98.6%95.7%98.6%97.1%
201892.4%0.0%1.3%3.8%1.3%94.9%97.5%96.2%94.9%96.2%97.5%
201994.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%96.7%96.7%94.6%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202097.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%97.7%97.7%98.8%97.7%97.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.7%
202198.7%1.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%100.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202298.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202397.3%1.4%0.0%0.0%1.4%97.3%98.6%98.6%97.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202492.9%1.2%1.2%0.0%1.2%94.1%94.1%94.1%92.9%94.1%95.2%95.2%95.2%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Edison Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.4%0.0%0.2%2.0%98.4%98.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (6.0%) $12,811 (94.0%) $13,632
2020 $03 (3.9%) $73 (96.1%) $76
2021 $1,168 (6.6%) $16,448 (93.4%) $17,615
2022 $2,694 (14.3%) $16,097 (85.7%) $18,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 937th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 731st of 1169 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)18.341.1
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walla Walla Public Schools)37.842.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)2546.6
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Walla Walla Public Schools)44.148
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)43.127.4
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walla Walla Public Schools)45.937.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)47.227.4
 19.8%
   4th Grade Math (Walla Walla Public Schools)45.940.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)52.358.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walla Walla Public Schools)53.342.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Edison Elementary School)32.342.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Walla Walla Public Schools)42.836
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Edison Elementary School)38.544.9
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Walla Walla Public Schools)47.841.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)38.642.1
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Walla Walla Public Schools)5044.5
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Edison Elementary School)35.538.9
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Walla Walla Public Schools)40.434.8
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Edison Elementary School)38.544.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Walla Walla Public Schools)49.248.3
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443438
 1.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic294318
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White132104
 21.2%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%72.8%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Edison Elementary School.

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

Middle : Pioneer Middle School
High : Walla Walla High School

Students at Edison Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 24% White, 2% Two or more races.

Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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