Edwards Elem School

Edwards Elementary School serves 1,222 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Chicago's 60632 neighborhood. With 84 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, providing relatively small class sizes for individualized attention. The school has significant room for academic growth, with 10% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts across all grades.

Edwards currently ranks in the 14th percentile among Illinois elementary schools, reflecting the academic challenges many urban schools face in serving their communities. Located on South Karlov Avenue, Edwards serves a diverse working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $53,966 and the poverty rate stands at 15%. The surrounding community of 86,372 residents has a median home value of $226,200, with 13% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite academic hurdles, the school's substantial enrollment demonstrates its importance as a neighborhood institution serving families in this area of Chicago's Southwest Side. The combination of manageable class sizes and dedicated teaching staff provides a foundation for supporting student development and community engagement in this established urban neighborhood.