Edison Elementary School

545 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Edison Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student in Mesa Public Schools is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.

School Rankings

Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1344 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
25%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
17%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Edison Elementary School is ranked #1344 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Center For Innovation, Ishikawa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
528 students attend Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
Edison Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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