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Edison Elementary School

515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Edison Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1558 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
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Two or more races
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Edison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Edison Elementary School is ranked #1558 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Coleman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
288 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Edison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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