- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walla Walla, WA
Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530945001600
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Edison Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 530945001600 · Walla Walla, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Edison Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- This school 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- Prospect Point 414
Prospect Point Elementary
414 students
What this shows Edison Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary School compares
Edison Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 21.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Edison Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Point Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary School?
63.7% of students at Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Edison Elementary School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Garrison Middle School (546 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.