Edison Academy

www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Environmental Science Academy, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a specialized magnet school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its inquiry-based curriculum, which centers on environmental science and nature-based learning. By integrating outdoor exploration and hands-on scientific investigation into the daily classroom experience, the academy encourages students to develop a deep understanding of ecological systems, sustainability, and their role in the natural world.

Beyond its focus on science, Edison is committed to fostering academic excellence through a collaborative community environment. The school leverages its unique programming to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving, often utilizing local partnerships and outdoor learning spaces to bring lessons to life. As part of the broader Kalamazoo Public Schools system, the academy emphasizes equity and preparation for future success, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are both environmentally conscious and academically prepared for middle school and beyond.

376

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	21
Black	233
Two or More	52
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Black
233 (62.0%)
White
59 (15.7%)
Two or More
52 (13.8%)
Hispanic
21 (5.6%)
American Indian
9 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0550
Website:	http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edison Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edison Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	47.3%
Male	198	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)