Edison Park Elementary strives to provide a superior education that fosters critical thinking and independent learning, while preparing students for college and career. We provide our students with differentiated instruction, while creating challenging learning experiences in a safe environment.Our focus on rigorous academics. instills a sense of shared responsibilities, accountability, and social development. 

 

School Rating ?

Level 1 ?

GOOD STANDING

School Grades

K-8

# of Students

498

Governance

District ?

Faculty

John Finelli
Principal

 Mrs. Amber Whitfield
Assistant Principal

Hours

07:45 AM-02:45 PM
School Hours

 

Public Transit

CTA Bus
88, 90N
CTA Train
Blue

Demographics ?

Asian
4.2%
Black
1.0%
Hispanic
21.7%
White
70.9%
Other
2.2%
 0
100

Statistics ?

Low Income
16.3%
Diverse Learners
20.3%
Limited English
9.0%
Mobility Rate ?
2%
Chronic Truancy ?
NOT ENOUGH DATA
 0
100

Kindergarten:

Full Day

Bilingual Services:

N/A

Dress Code:

Yes

Attendance Boundaries:

Yes
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Refugee Services:

N/A

Title I Eligible:

No

Accessibility Level:

Usable

Significantly Modified
Curriculum w/ Moderate
Supports Program:   ?

Yes
School Year 2019-2020

2019 Profile Page Report

SCHOOL RATING ?
Level 1 ?
 GOOD STANDING
STUDENT GROWTH ?
AVERAGE ?
 
STUDENT ATTAINMENT ?
FAR ABOVE AVERAGE ?
 
CULTURE & CLIMATE ?
MODERATELY ORGANIZED ?
 
NWEA Reading Growth ?
68th
National Average 50th percentile
NWEA Math Growth ?
47th
National Average 50th percentile
Healthy CPS
Healthy Schools Image coming soon ?
Creative Schools Certification ?
Creative Schools Image
Supportive Schools ?
Supportive Schools Image ?
Awards

Excellence Award ?

Student Growth By Grade Level AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
3rd
32nd
4th
43rd
5th
87th
6th
78th
7th
86th
8th
61st
All
68th
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
3rd
8th
4th
12th
5th
24th
6th
27th
7th
98th
8th
96th
All
47th
 0
50
99
National Average
Student Attainment By Grade Level FAR ABOVE AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
2nd
90th
3rd
87th
4th
91st
5th
92nd
6th
96th
7th
95th
8th
91st
All
92nd
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
2nd
74th
3rd
78th
4th
64th
5th
70th
6th
88th
7th
93rd
8th
92nd
All
81st
 0
50
99
National Average
School Culture and Climate Details MODERATELY ORGANIZED ?
The 5Essentials from the My Voice, My School Survey ?
  
Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? STRONG
Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? WEAK
Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? STRONG
Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? NEUTRAL
Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? WEAK
Parent Survey Results ?
  
School Community: Do parents feel welcome and included in the school? NEUTRAL
Parent-Teacher Partnership: Do parents feel teachers partner with them to support student success? WEAK
Quality of Facilities: Do parents feel satisfied with the physical environment of their child's school? VERY WEAK
Safety ?
  
Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? STRONG
Behavior and Discipline ?
 2018 2019 District Average
Number of out-of-school suspensions per 100 students 0.6 0.2 5.2
Percent of misconducts resulting in out-of-school suspension 25.0% 6.7% 15.1%
Average length of out-of-school suspensions 1.7 days 2.0 days 1.9 days
Other Important Metrics
2018 2019 District Average
Student attendance 95.7% 94.5% 92.8%
Teacher attendance 95.7% 95.1% 94.7%
Survey Response Rate
Response Rate CPS Average
Students 86.2% 81.4%
Teachers 68.0% 78.5%
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You can find more information about the measures used in this report on the CPS web site.

The State of Illinois Report Card for this school can be viewed at the State Report Card web site.

Program Application Requirements

Open Enrollment

Deadline:  Dec 11, 2020
Grades Served: K-8
Application Requirements
None
Selections
Students who live within the school's attendance boundary can be enrolled automatically and do not have to apply. Contact the school for registration instructions.

Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary must submit a Choice Elementary Schools application between October and December. Available seats, if any, are filled via computerized lottery. Priority is given to applicants with a sibling who is currently enrolled in the school in grade K-7, and who will remain enrolled in the school for the coming school year. show attendance boundary
Round 1 Application Information (2020-2021 School Year)
  • Number of applicants: 98
  • Number of offers: 0
How to Apply
Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary can apply online or via paper Choice Elementary Schools application by visiting go.cps.edu.
School-Wide Programs and Models
  • Kindergarten 
Creative
  • Art Studio 
  • Band/Orchestra 
  • Drawing 
  • Knitting 
  • Musicals 
  • Talent Show 
  • Theater 
Health and Wellness
  • Crisis Intervention Services 
Life and Leadership
  • Peer Mentors 
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program 
Parent and Community
  • CPR Classes 
  • Family Nights 
  • Fitness Classes 
  • Fitness For Parents 
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs 
  • Nutrition Workshops 
Scholastic
  • Algebra 
  • Chicago History Fair 
  • Science Club 
  • Science Lab 
  • Yearbook Club 
Sports and Fitness
  • Basketball 
  • Boys’ Basketball 
  • Boys’ Cross Country 
  • Boys’ Track 
  • Flag Football 
  • Girls’ Basketball 
  • Girls’ Cross Country 
  • Girls’ Soccer 
  • Girls’ Track 
  • Girls’ Volleyball 
  • Soccer 
Performance
Report Name Date Download
School Quality Rating Report 2019
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2019
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2019
School Quality Rating Report 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2018
School Quality Rating Report 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2017
School Quality Rating Report 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2016
School Quality Rating Report 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2015
School Quality Rating Report 2014
Financial
Report Name Date Download
School Segment Report 2010
Building
Report Name Date Download
6 Month Asbestos Report Fall 2018
Asbestos Inspection Report 2013
Accessibility Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Detail Report 2014-2015
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013
Other
Report Name Date Download
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2019
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2018
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2017
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2016
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2015
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2020-2022
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2018-2020
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2012-2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2016-2018
Healthy CPS Report 2019
Healthy CPS Report 2018
Healthy CPS Report 2017
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