Edgewood Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
84%
19%
White
12%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
225 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Watson Chapel School District.
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