Edison Elementary School

Summary:

Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving 432 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Council Bluffs Community School District, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Elementary has a diverse student population, with 73.61% White, 19.44% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. Academically, the school's performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 43.1% (3rd grade) to 64.1% (4th grade), compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. Edison Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.96% to 71.91% over the past three school years.

While Edison Elementary struggles academically compared to the state, it performs better than some nearby schools in the Council Bluffs district, such as Carter Lake Elementary and Longfellow Elementary, which have even lower academic proficiency rates and lower SchoolDigger rankings. However, Hoover Elementary, also in the Council Bluffs district, consistently outperforms Edison Elementary and the district as a whole in academic proficiency. Edison Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student suggest that the school may have the resources to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2218 3rd Avenue
       Council Bluffs, IA  51501


(712) 328-6516

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
455th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,750 Help


Students who attend Edison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High:    Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edison Elementary School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% 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 13.9, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary School is $18,750. 5 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edison Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Council Bluffs Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Bluffs Community School District 281st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edison Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 25.68 542nd 626 13.4%
2013 21.91 552nd 624 11.5%
2014 12.03 551st 603 8.6%
2015 11.42 564th 616 8.4%
2016 20.24 515th 599 14.0%
2017 15.56 504th 574 12.2%
2018 21.92 479th 567 15.5%
2019 27.11 487th 603 19.2%
2021 18.21 491st 567 13.4%
2022 37.00 412th 574 28.2%
2023 48.82 334th 565 40.9%
2024 25.71 455th 557 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa 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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 10 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 416 8 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 444
1990 446 14 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 508 12 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 458 16 3 19 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 453 13 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 436 14 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 442 6 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 442 6 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 435 11 6 35 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 426 11 3 34 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 375 10 3 42 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 415 22 0 30 2 n/a n/a -23 446
2001 392 6 2 37 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 340 13 1 32 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 340 13 1 32 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 351 10 1 52 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 337 10 4 61 4 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 345 5 3 51 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 325 10 3 66 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 306 15 2 74 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 297 17 3 84 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 275 8 1 90 3 0 20 0 397
2011 290 10 5 88 7 1 19 0 420
2012 242 10 4 83 6 0 16 0 361
2013 250 4 4 88 7 2 10 0 365
2014 265 16 5 120 5 2 19 0 432
2015 282 22 4 111 4 1 22 0 446
2016 304 24 8 118 5 1 27 0 487
2017 325 24 8 121 4 2 18 0 502
2018 308 20 5 103 8 2 13 0 459
2019 323 16 4 115 5 0 22 0 485
2020 339 12 4 100 4 0 19 0 478
2021 295 9 3 88 5 0 13 0 413
2022 322 9 2 85 3 0 10 0 431
2023 318 11 2 84 4 1 12 0 432

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 462 24.5 18.8 41.6
1989 444 25.5 17.4 32.2
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 537 28.0 19.1 44.1
1992 499 25.0 19.9 47.9
1993 491 25.0 19.6 45
1994 469 26.5 17.7 53.7
1995 467 25.0 18.7 51
1996 467 25.0 18.7 51
1997 490 25.0 19.6 53.3
1998 478 22.5 21.2 53.6
1999 434 26.0 16.7 66.1
2000 446 26.0 17.2 60.3
2001 442 34.2 12.9 52
2002 393 35.4 11.1 60.1
2003 393 35.4 11.1 60.1
2004 418 39.5 10.6 67.5
2005 416 41.3 10.1 74.5
2006 406 33.2 12.2 68.7
2007 405 33.6 12.1 72.1
2008 398 32.1 12.4 74.6
2009 402 33.1 12.1 74.4
2010 397 32.4 12.2 75.6
2011 420 32.3 12.9 71.9
2012 361 32.9 10.9 79.5
2013 365 31.5 11.5 78.4
2014 432 29.3 14.7 59
2015 446 32.0 13.9 50
2016 487 34.0 14.3 77.6
2017 502 36.5 13.7 85.3
2018 459 32.0 14.3 75.8
2019 485 37.0 13.1 74.2
2020 478 34.0 14.0 69.2
2021 413 32.9 12.5 71.9
2022 431 29.9 14.3 70.8
2023 432 30.9 13.9 63

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 462 24.5 18.8 41.6
1989 444 25.5 17.4 32.2
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 537 28.0 19.1 44.1
1992 499 25.0 19.9 47.9
1993 491 25.0 19.6 45
1994 469 26.5 17.7 53.7
1995 467 25.0 18.7 51
1996 467 25.0 18.7 51
1997 490 25.0 19.6 53.3
1998 478 22.5 21.2 53.6
1999 434 26.0 16.7 66.1
2000 446 26.0 17.2 60.3
2001 442 34.2 12.9 52
2002 393 35.4 11.1 60.1
2003 393 35.4 11.1 60.1
2004 418 39.5 10.6 67.5
2005 416 41.3 10.1 74.5
2006 406 33.2 12.2 68.7
2007 405 33.6 12.1 72.1
2008 398 32.1 12.4 74.6
2009 402 33.1 12.1 74.4
2010 397 32.4 12.2 75.6
2011 420 32.3 12.9 71.9
2012 361 32.9 10.9 79.5
2013 365 31.5 11.5 78.4
2014 432 29.3 14.7 59
2015 446 32.0 13.9 50
2016 487 34.0 14.3 77.6
2017 502 36.5 13.7 85.3
2018 459 32.0 14.3 75.8
2019 485 37.0 13.1 74.2
2020 478 34.0 14.0 69.2
2021 413 32.9 12.5 71.9
2022 431 29.9 14.3 70.8
2023 432 30.9 13.9 63

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.
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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 $1,398 (7.5%) $17,351 (92.5%) $18,750

Data source: Iowa 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 487th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 565 Elementary schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)4345.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)50.852.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary School)64.665.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)62.566
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)5571.9
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)59.759.3
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary School)63.382.8
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)70.963.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Elementary School)52.973.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)55.859.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edison Elementary School)7578.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)7068.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485432
 10.9%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic11584
 27%
Pacific Islander01
White323318
 1.5%
Two or More Races2212
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%63%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary School

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

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High : Thomas Jefferson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Edison Elementary School.

Students at Edison Elementary School are 74% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Iowa elementary schools.


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

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