Below Average
#7337 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Edison EL
Elementary School · GAINESVILLE ISD
1 EDISON DR, Gainesville, TX 76240
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Gainesville. Learn more
Enrollment
618
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
618
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,337 of 8,552
In Gainesville
#6 of 9
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
GAINESVILLE ISD
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Edison EL
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About Edison EL
Edison EL is a public elementary school in Gainesville, TX, part of GAINESVILLE ISD. Edison EL serves approximately 618 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Edison EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,337 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 3.8
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Edison EL Compares
See how Edison EL 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
1 EDISON DR, Gainesville, TX 76240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edison EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THACKERVILLE ES (rated 7.4/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Thackerville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINDSAY EL (rated 7.3/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Lindsay), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gainesville, see our Gainesville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| W E CHALMERS EL Gainesville | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| GAINESVILLE J H Gainesville | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| DAEP Gainesville | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Gainesville | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| GAINESVILLE INT Gainesville | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| LONE STAR H S NORTH Gainesville | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| GAINESVILLE H S Gainesville | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| LINDSAY EL Lindsay | 6.1 mi | 7.3 |
| LINDSAY H S Lindsay | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
| CALLISBURG EL Gainesville | 6.7 mi | 5.0 |
| CALLISBURG H S Callisburg | 8.4 mi | 7.6 |
| CALLISBURG MIDDLE Callisburg | 8.4 mi | 6.7 |
| VALLEY VIEW EL Valley View | 10.1 mi | 4.3 |
| VALLEY VIEW H S Valley View | 10.1 mi | 5.2 |
| VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE Valley View | 10.1 mi | 4.1 |
| WALNUT BEND EL Gainesville | 11.3 mi | 4.8 |
| THACKERVILLE ES Thackerville | 12.0 mi | 7.4 |
| THACKERVILLE HS Thackerville | 12.0 mi | 7.1 |
| THACKERVILLE MS Thackerville | 12.0 mi | 7.8 |
| WHITESBORO H S Whitesboro | 11.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,056
Median Home Value
$207,600
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
Population
29,271
College Educated
24.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
39.2
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| ALTON BOYD EL Allen, TX | 4.2 |
| ANSON JONES EL Dallas, TX | 4.2 |
| BENAVIDEZ EL Houston, TX | 4.2 |
| BOBBY JOE HILL PK-8 El Paso, TX | 4.2 |
| CESAR CHAVEZ PRI Ft. Worth, TX | 4.2 |
| CHARLIE MARSHALL EL Aransas Pass, TX | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edison EL
What grades does Edison EL serve?
Edison EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Edison EL?
Edison EL has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison EL rank in TX?
Edison EL ranks #7,337 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Edison EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Edison EL a charter school?
No, Edison EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison EL a Title I school?
No, Edison EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison EL?
85.4% of students at Edison EL 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cooke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (940) 665-6091
Resources & Links
District
GAINESVILLE ISD- District Enrollment
- 3,088
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,478
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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