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Enrollment
630
Elementary
DISTRICT 667 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GAINESVILLE ISD·NCES 482022001973
Edison Elementary School
#1 EDISON DR, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 · (940) 665-6091 · Cooke County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL630 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
495 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 193 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 207 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 230 | 37% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · 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
Based on grade levels within GAINESVILLE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Edison Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School this school | 630 | 78.6% | N/A |
| Liberty Elementary School WHITE SETTLEMENT | 654 | 78.0% | 30.1% |
| Alvin Elementary School ALVIN | 724 | 77.8% | 44.2% |
| Venus Elementary School VENUS | 663 | 73.9% | 24.0% |
| Leonard Shanklin Elementary School LULING | 735 | 81.4% | 47.6% |
| Hutchins Elementary School EL CAMPO | 678 | 75.4% | 35.5% |
Matched among Texas 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 Edison Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Cooke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 630 | #1,397 of 4,938 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #4,254 of 4,622 | #5 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.3% | #2,201 of 4,628 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.6% | #2,049 of 4,789 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.6% | #1,150 of 1,307 | 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
630
-7 (-1%) vs 2020
+196% since 1990-91, when it was 213
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 15.5:1
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 | 630 | 34.7 | 18.2:1 | 79% (495) |
| 2023-24 | 618 | 39.1 | 15.8:1 | 85% (528) |
| 2022-23 | 683 | 37.4 | 18.3:1 | 81% (552) |
| 2020-21 | 637 | 41 | 15.5:1 | 72% (461) |
| 2017-18 | 614 | 34.7 | 17.7:1 | 79% (488) |
| 2015-16 | 554 | 36 | 15.4:1 | 82% (454) |
| 2010-11 | 632 | 35 | 18.1:1 | 91% (578) |
| 2000-01 | 566 | 36 | 15.7:1 | 71% (401) |
| 1990-91 | 213 | 46 | 4.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Edison Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (614 to 630); teachers unchanged (34.7 to 34.7).
About Edison Elementary School
As a medium-sized elementary school, Edison Elementary School serves students in GAINESVILLE, Texas. School enrollment was 630 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 1. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 21% bigger than that.
GAINESVILLE ISD serves 3,111 students across 5 schools.
Hispanic students are the majority at Edison Elementary School, with 65% of enrollment. After that, the student body is 22% White, 8% multiracial, and 4% Black. Among all residents of Cooke County, the Hispanic share is about 21%. Pick two students at random and there is a 52% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Edison Elementary School's 34.7 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 18.2:1. That is higher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 79%. That is 31 points above the 48% average for public schools in Cooke County.
Census Bureau estimates for Cooke County show that the median household income is $73,932, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. There are 20 public schools in Cooke County, enrolling about 6,986 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, W E Chalmers Elementary School is the closest, at about 1.1 miles. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Edison Elementary School.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 630, close to the 637 recorded in 2020-21. The ratio was 15.5:1 in 2020-21 and 18.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Cooke County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
43,046
Census ACS
Median income
$73,932
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,986 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GAINESVILLE ISD
- Gainesville High SchoolHigh · 876 students
- W E Chalmers Elementary SchoolElementary · 703 students
- Gainesville Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 480 students
- Gainesville Junior High SchoolMiddle · 422 students
Other schools in GAINESVILLE
- Gainesville High SchoolHigh · 876 students
- W E Chalmers Elementary SchoolElementary · 703 students
- Callisburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 531 students
- Gainesville Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 480 students
- Gainesville Junior High SchoolMiddle · 422 students
- Walnut Bend Elementary SchoolElementary · 73 students
Other Edison Elementary schools
37 other US public schools in 19 states are named Edison Elementary. Edison Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 38.
- Edison ElementaryOntario, CA · 736 students
- Edison Elementary SchoolDENVER, CO · 583 students
- Edison Elementary SchoolWilloughby, OH · 543 students
- Edison Elementary SchoolMESA, AZ · 528 students
- Edison Elementary SchoolBrighton, MA · 502 students
Nearby schools
- W E Chalmers Elementary School1.1 mi · 703
- Gainesville Junior High School1.3 mi · 422
- DAEP1.3 mi · 6
- Gainesville Intermediate School1.8 mi · 480
- Lone Star H S North (tjjd)1.9 mi · 162
- Gainesville High School2.5 mi · 876
Frequently asked questions
About Edison Elementary SchoolHow large is Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School enrolls approximately 630 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Edison Elementary School serve?
Edison Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Edison Elementary School?
Approximately 18.2:1 students per teacher at Edison Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Edison Elementary School?
Student demographics at Edison Elementary School are roughly 22% White, 65% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Edison Elementary School public or private?
Edison Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by GAINESVILLE ISD.
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