Enrollment
199
Elementary
DISTRICT 313 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051393001137
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 WEST 32ND, PINE BLUFF, AR 71603 · (870) 879-1252 · Jefferson County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL199 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
156 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 86 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 113 | 57% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→WATSON CHAPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL→WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 199 | 78.4% | N/A |
| FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY PINE BLUFF | 200 | 76.5% | 20.2% |
| FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PINE BLUFF PINE BLUFF | 245 | 79.2% | 39.1% |
| JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY JACKSONVILLE | 210 | 84.3% | 22.9% |
| COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLLEGE STATION | 150 | 86.7% | 14.8% |
| LAFAYETTE COUNTY ELEMENTARY LEWISVILLE | 244 | 88.5% | 11.5% |
Matched among Arkansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 199 | #481 of 531 | #12 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.4% | #213 of 513 | #8 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -41.5% | #8 of 311 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
199
-85 (-30%) vs 2020
-60% since 1990-91, when it was 495
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 199 | 14.7 | 13.6:1 | 78% (156) |
| 2023-24 | 225 | 14.8 | 15.2:1 | 98% (221) |
| 2022-23 | 214 | 16.3 | 13.2:1 | 100% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 284 | 19 | 14.9:1 | 100% (284) |
| 2017-18 | 340 | 24.3 | 14.0:1 | 26% (87) |
| 2015-16 | 345 | 25 | 13.8:1 | 81% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 416 | 31 | 13.4:1 | 79% (329) |
| 2000-01 | 450 | 30 | 15.0:1 | 62% (277) |
| 1990-91 | 495 | 27 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, (ZIP code 71603). Enrollment totals 199 students across kindergarten through 1. On average, elementary schools in Arkansas enroll around 418, and this school is 52% below that mark.
WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which runs EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, has 4 schools and 1,552 students.
By race and ethnicity, EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 84% Black. The remaining shares are 12% White and 2% multiracial. Jefferson County as a whole is about 57% Black, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 27% means there is a 27% chance two randomly chosen students at EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are from different groups.
On staff are 14.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Arkansas average 16.0:1. EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 78%. The figure for public schools in Jefferson County is close, at 77%.
In Jefferson County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $51,096 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Jefferson County number 28, with about 8,520 students.
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits about 1.1 miles from EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Distant, meaning it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment fell 30% over 4 years, reaching 199 in 2024-25. The ratio was 14.9:1 in 2020-21 and 13.6:1 in 2024-25.
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,802
Census ACS
Median income
$51,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,520 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 593 students
- COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 426 students
- WATSON CHAPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 334 students
- L. L. OWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCombined
Other schools in PINE BLUFF
- PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 688 students
- PINE BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 610 students
- WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 593 students
- FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFFElementary · 469 students
- COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 426 students
- THIRTY-FOURTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 399 students
Other Edgewood Elementary schools
17 other US public schools in 12 states are named Edgewood Elementary. EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 17th largest of the 18.
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolHomewood, AL · 935 students
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolFRUITPORT, MI · 585 students
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolYardley, PA · 557 students
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 503 students
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolMarysville, OH · 487 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 345
- WATSON CHAPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.3 mi · 334
- FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFF1.3 mi · 469
- FORREST PARK GREENVILLE PRESCHOOL1.4 mi · 204
- WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 593
- COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 426
Frequently asked questions
About EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 199 students in grades KG-01.
What grades does EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 13.6:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 12% White, 84% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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