Excellent
#130 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 6% in state
Edison Elem.
Elementary School · ST. JOSEPH
515 N 22ND, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#130 of 2,221
In St. Joseph
#1 of 22
public schools
In district
#1 of 20
ST. JOSEPH
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Edison Elem.
Elementary School in St. Joseph · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Edison Elem.
Edison Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, MO, part of ST. JOSEPH.
Edison Elem. serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Edison Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Edison Elem. show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Edison Elem. — Students at Edison Elem. score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Edison Elem. Compares
See how Edison Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
515 N 22ND, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edison Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Riverside Primary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Elwood), which scores slightly higher. Another option is FIELD ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PERSHING ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Joseph, see our St. Joseph schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HIGH St. Joseph | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BODE MIDDLE St. Joseph | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| OF ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL St. Joseph | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| FIELD ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE St. Joseph | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| PARKWAY ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH St. Joseph | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| LINDBERGH ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL St. Joseph | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND HIGH SCHOOL St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ROBIDOUX MIDDLE St. Joseph | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| PERSHING ELEM. St. Joseph | 3.0 mi | 8.3 |
| SOUTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Joseph | 3.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PICKETT ELEM. St. Joseph | 2.8 mi | 6.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Riverside Primary School Elwood | 2.8 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,615
Median Home Value
$97,400
Median Rent
$823/mo
Population
10,354
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
47.4%
Avg Commute
17.4 min
Poverty Rate
25.1%
Median Age
35.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELAIR ELEM. Jefferson City, MO | 8.6 |
| COLE CAMP ELEM. Cole Camp, MO | 8.6 |
| EAST BUCHANAN ELEM. Gower, MO | 8.6 |
| IBERIA ELEM. Iberia, MO | 8.6 |
| KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. Belton, MO | 8.6 |
| PRICE ELEMENTARY Republic, MO | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edison Elem.
What grades does Edison Elem. serve?
Edison Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Edison Elem.?
Edison Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Elem. rank in MO?
Edison Elem. ranks #130 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Edison Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Elem. has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison Elem. a charter school?
No, Edison Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Elem. a Title I school?
No, Edison Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Elem.?
100.0% of students at Edison Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4110
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District
ST. JOSEPH- District Enrollment
- 10,477
- Schools in District
- 25
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,067
- District Rank
- #1 of 20
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