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#3787 of 3,813 schools in IL
Edison Primary School
Elementary School · Kankakee Sd 111 · Kankakee, IL
A Kankakee Sd 111 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1991 E Maple St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Primary School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 75 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Edison Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,557
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| King Middle Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 3–6 | 0.5 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Steuben Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kankakee Sd 111
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Primary School is listed in Kankakee SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Primary School
Edison Primary School is a public elementary school in Kankakee, IL, part of Kankakee Sd 111, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,787 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Primary School
What grades does Edison Primary School serve?
Edison Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Edison Primary School?
Edison Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Primary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Primary School rank in IL?
Edison Primary School ranks #3,787 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Edison Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Primary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edison Primary School a charter school?
No, Edison Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Primary School a Title I school?
No, Edison Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Primary School?
91.2% of students at Edison Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (815) 932-0621
- Area population (ZIP 60901)
- 33,224
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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