Edison Elementary School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary School, located on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the early stages of their education, typically focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Edison Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and equity in education. As part of a large urban district, the school often coordinates with local partners and programs to provide resources that address the diverse needs of its student population. Through a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and a focus on essential skill-building, Edison Elementary strives to be a vital hub where students from the surrounding Detroit neighborhoods are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

279

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	6
Black	263
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
263 (94.3%)
Hispanic
6 (2.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.8%)
White
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)852-1066
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 28