Edison Elementary School

2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located at 2218 3rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional development, Edison Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school is an integral part of the local Council Bluffs community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. It places a strong focus on building a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students to ensure that every child has access to the resources necessary for success. With a dedication to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Edison Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and become active, responsible members of their school community.

384

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	83
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
271 (70.6%)
Hispanic
83 (21.6%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Black
12 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6516
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 42

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46