At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291
Edison Elementary School: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 60 current school records connected to Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E. NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.6%) and White (32.2%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Edison Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.92
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic55.6%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Elementary · Grades KG–05
213 reported students
Trailblazer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
211 reported students
Audubon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
205 reported students
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
198 reported students
Buena Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
194 reported students
Public schools near Edison Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 249 | 0.7 mi |
| Audubon Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 222 | 1.2 mi |
| Colorado International Language Academy Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–05 | 321 | 1.5 mi |
| Steele Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | KG–05 | 273 | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 152 | 1.6 mi |
| Colorado Springs Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–08 | 295 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
What grades does Edison Elementary School serve?
Edison Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E.
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 214 students and 20.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edison Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edison Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edison Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edison Elementary School in?
Edison Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edison Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stratton Elementary School (0.7 mi), Audubon Elementary School (1.2 mi), Colorado International Language Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.