The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in English language arts. The lowest is 67% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary is a regular public school in northwest Denver serving prekindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Denver Public Schools system, a large urban district that has seen notable recent changes: voters approved a record bond measure for facilities and technology in 2024, the district shifted to a science-of-reading-aligned literacy curriculum in elementary grades starting in 2023, and a unified enrollment system for school choice launched in 2024. These district-level shifts affect how families apply to Edison and how reading is taught there.
On state assessments, Edison stands out. Among Denver County’s districts, its overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. The school’s own results on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success show strong performance across the board. In math, a substantial majority of students scored proficient or advanced; in English language arts, that share was even higher. Science results, tested only in fifth grade, were also strong, with most students meeting or exceeding the standard. Participation rates on assessments were high, adding confidence to the picture. For a family looking at elementary options, these academic results are a clear attraction.
The student body reflects the surrounding neighborhood. The school is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic enrollment and small shares of Asian, Black, multiracial, and other groups. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, well below district averages. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about support for those populations.
Enrollment is large for an elementary school, with full classes across all grades from kindergarten through fifth and a prekindergarten program. The school operates as a regular neighborhood school, not a charter or magnet. No information was available on course offerings, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or attendance patterns, so a parent visiting would want to inquire about class sizes, enrichment programs, and the overall school climate.
The housing context matters for families considering a move. Denver is a major city, the state capital, with a dense downtown and broad residential neighborhoods. The area around Edison, in northwest Denver, is part of a tight housing market. Home values in the school’s zip code are elevated, well above both state and national medians, and have seen a slight dip recently. Rental costs are also high, making this one of the more expensive parts of the metro area. For a renter, monthly costs are a heavy share of a typical household income. The neighborhood is walkable, with parks, bike paths, and cultural institutions nearby, reflecting Denver’s overall amenity-rich environment.
Edison is a school that families choose for its academic record. The proficiency results are consistently strong across subjects, and the school sits in a favorable position relative to other Denver County elementary options. The student composition is less diverse than the city as a whole, which some families will prefer and others will weigh against other considerations. The broader Denver context brings a large district with recent investments and policy changes, a dynamic economy anchored by telecommunications, aerospace, health care, and tourism, and a housing market that requires a significant financial commitment. For a family that values high measured academic performance and a neighborhood-school setting in an urban environment, Edison warrants a close look.
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