Edison Elem School in Stickney, IL

At a glance

Reported students

282

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

269

Edison Elem School: 282 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

9.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 260
Teachers (FTE): 27
Student–teacher ratio: 9.6:1

What the reported data says about Edison Elem School

Edison Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Stickney. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lyons SD 103. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 (87.9%) and White (7.1%). English learners represent 44.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Edison Elem School

1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.2 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 44.6%
Students with disabilities: 8.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.1%
Hispanic87.9%
Black2.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Home Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

256 reported students

J W Robinson Jr Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

251 reported students

Costello School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

228 reported students

Lincoln Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

366 reported students

Washington Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

659 reported students

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Public schools near Edison Elem 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
Pershing Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100	PK–05	418	0.6 mi
Home Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103	KG–05	256	0.7 mi
Irving Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100	PK–05	415	0.9 mi
Abe Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Cicero SD 99	PK–06	717	1 mi
Emerson Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100	KG–05	260	1.4 mi
J W Robinson Jr Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103	KG–05	251	1.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Edison Elem School

What grades does Edison Elem School serve?

Edison Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lyons SD 103.

How many students attend Edison Elem School?

Edison Elem School reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Edison Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 282 students and 29.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Edison Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Edison Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyons SD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Edison Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74.1% 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 Elem School in?

Edison Elem School is part of Lyons SD 103, based in Lyons, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Edison Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pershing Elem School (0.6 mi), Home Elem School (0.7 mi), Irving Elem School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.