Edison Elementary School

#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Edison Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
630 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Every Leopard, Every Day

School Rankings

The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
22%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
630 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of Gainesville Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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