Edison Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48227 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1336 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#45281 of 50,301 nationally
About Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1336th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Edison Elementary School ranks 36th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Edison Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Edison Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Coleman A Young Elementary School
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429 students · 2.3 km away
Old Redford Academy High
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
451 students · 2.3 km away
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students · 2.5 km away
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students · 2.7 km away
Renaissance High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Elementary School a good school?
Edison Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 19.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1336 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Edison Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Edison Elementary School ranks #1336 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #45281 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School had 279 students in 2025.
Is Edison Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Edison Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Edison Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edison Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.