- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Edison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001745
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elem School earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 318
- students enrolled
Edison Elem School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Edison Elem School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 171397001745 · Elmhurst, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 8:1 · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comm High School (2,590 students)
Edison Elem School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comm High
York Comm High School
2,590 students
- Bryan Middle S 687
Bryan Middle School
687 students
- Sandburg Middl 633
Sandburg Middle School
633 students
- Conrad Fischer 584
Conrad Fischer Elem School
584 students
- Hawthorne Elem 568
Hawthorne Elem School
568 students
- This school 318
Edison Elem School
318 students
What this shows Edison Elem School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elem School compares
Edison Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Edison Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmhurst Sd 205 reports $21,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Standard public school
584 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elem School
How many students attend Edison Elem School?
Edison Elem School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem School is 8:1, which is 43% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elem School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elem School?
Edison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Edison Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.