Edison Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

edison.dpsk12.org

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, the school is known for fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from its location in a vibrant, historic area, often drawing strong support and involvement from neighborhood families who value its dedicated staff and inclusive culture.

Beyond its core curriculum, Edison Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school often prioritizes project-based learning and community engagement, encouraging students to think critically and connect their classroom lessons to the world around them. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Edison strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a neighborhood school that balances traditional academic standards with a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.

583

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	111
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
406 (69.6%)
Hispanic
111 (19.0%)
Two or More
37 (6.3%)
Asian
14 (2.4%)
Black
12 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-7780
Website:	http://edison.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83