Edison Elementary

Edison Elementary is a public school in Hobbs, New Mexico, which is in a small, remote town. Edison Elementary has 228 students and teaches grades PK-5. At Edison Elementary, 27% of students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 12% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. The ratio of students to teachers is 13:1, which is better than the district's. There are 43% girls and 57% boys in the student body. 47% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 18 full-time teachers who are the same. The school has a small but very qualified staff, and all of the teachers are fully certified. The group's knowledge helps ensure that students get good instruction and individual attention. The school has a 100% certification rate, which shows that it is serious about meeting professional standards and making a safe, academic-focused learning environment. In New Mexico, Edison Elementary is the 269th best elementary school. The tests that students have to take to get into high school, how well they do on those tests, and how well they prepare their students for high school all play a role in how schools are ranked.

Edison took part in the district's "Reading Under the Lights" community event, where families gathered to read stories and do literacy activities. This helped strengthen parent-child bonds and foster a love of reading. Many families have praised the teachers for adding daily class affirmations to help students feel good about themselves and create a supportive classroom culture.

Q1. Does Edison Elementary help kids get ready for school?

Ans. Edison is a part of district programs that help kids get ready for Pre-K and kindergarten.

Q2. How do you keep an eye on how students act in class?

Ans. Teachers use structured routines and PBIS strategies from the district.

Q3. Can parents watch classes?

Ans. Visits are allowed with permission from the office to keep everyone safe.

Q4. Does the school have health services?

Ans. There is a nurse on campus who helps with screenings and other medical needs of students.

Q5. What kinds of partnerships are there in the community?

Ans. Edison works with groups in the area to help students and promote literacy.