The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Edinburg Elem School
Edinburg Elementary School is a small, PreK through fifth-grade public school in a rural village of Christian County, serving fewer than a small-town school-sized enrollment. The school draws from the immediate Edinburg area, a compact rural community with a close-knit character and a stable economy anchored by agriculture, small business, and the school district itself.
The most recent state test results show weak performance across both English language arts and math. In third grade, no students met the proficiency standard in ELA, and only a small share did so in math. Fourth-grade results were stronger, with about half the students proficient in ELA and roughly a third in math. Fifth-grade test data was not reported, likely because the school's tested grades for the current year were limited to grades three and four. Science proficiency from the prior year, in a small cohort, was below half. Across all the data reported, the school's overall proficiency index falls into the bottom quartile among the eight districts in Christian County, and a parent may want to look into the school's current instructional priorities and any academic support initiatives directly with the staff.
The enrollment is quite small and stable, with most grades in the range of a dozen to nearly two dozen students. The school serves a predominantly white student body, with nearly all students identifying as white and a small share as multiracial; the data does not provide the free or reduced-price lunch count or the rate of students with Individual Education Plans or English learners, so a parent seeking information on those populations should ask the school directly. Prekindergarten and kindergarten together account for a large share of enrollment, reflecting the school's role as an early-education hub for the area.
The school sits on Martin Street in the village core, within easy reach of other civic anchors like the village hall. Edinburg itself has no fixed-route public transit and is entirely car-dependent, so families choosing the school are those living in or commuting to the immediate area. The housing market in the zipcode is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, with home values stable and median monthly mortgage payments modest, making the area accessible to families on lower to moderate incomes. The village population has declined slightly in recent years, and no major new housing or commercial development is underway, so the school's enrollment is likely to remain steady rather than grow.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter, and operates as part of the Edinburg CUSD 4 district. The district brief found no recent major changes or referenda that would alter the school's operations or funding trajectory over the next few years. Day-to-day, the school offers the standard elementary curriculum across grades, but data on specialized programs, enrichment offerings, or staffing was not available. A parent considering enrollment should visit the school, review the full academic picture with the principal or teachers, and discuss any concerns about current proficiency trends and the supports available to struggling readers and math learners.
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