Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Edison Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Edison Primary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edison Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
65%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Primary School's ranking?
Edison Primary School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edison Primary School often compared to?
Edison Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School, Steuben Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Primary School?
205 students attend Edison Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Edison Primary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Primary School?
Edison Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Primary School offer ?
Edison Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Edison Primary School part of?
Edison Primary School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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