Edison Elementary School vs Taft Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–3
411 students
Taft Intermediate School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
460 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Ashland, Ohio | Taft Intermediate School Ashland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,713 | #849 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #15313 of 50,301 | #13181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 411 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 64.2).
- •Taft Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Taft Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Taft Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 67.4%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.6).
- •Taft Intermediate School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 411.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Elementary School better than Taft Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Intermediate School ranks higher (67.4 vs 64.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison Elementary School and Taft Intermediate School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 411. Taft Intermediate School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Taft Intermediate School rank in Ohio?
Edison Elementary School is 933rd of 1,713 and Taft Intermediate School is 849th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).