The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Math. The lowest is 62% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School serves grades K through 3 in Ashland, a small Ohio city functioning as the county seat and home to Ashland University. The school is one piece of a district-level reconfiguration that took effect in the 2025-2026 school year: Edison now houses all second- and third-graders in the district, while Reagan Elementary serves pre-K through first grade before students funnel into Taft Intermediate. This structural change means Edison's student body consists exclusively of older elementary students, altering the composition and peer environment compared to a traditional all-grades elementary.
The school enrolls a small cohort of students, with roughly equal numbers across grades two and three. About half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic hardship in the immediate community. The student population is predominantly white, with small numbers of students of color and mixed-race backgrounds. Complete data on English learners and students with individualized education plans were not available.
On Ohio's 2024-2025 state assessments, Edison's performance was mixed. In math, proficiency reached a solid level, with most third-graders tested reaching proficiency or above. In English language arts, the school fell below the math result, with fewer than two-thirds of tested students achieving proficiency. Among the seven school districts in Ashland County, Edison's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint. A parent may want to look into this further with the school: whether specific supports are available for students not yet meeting proficiency, how the school addresses the reading-to-math gap, and whether the recent reconfiguration has affected instruction or school climate. The school reports full participation in state testing.
Ashland sits in a region where housing values are moderate relative to national benchmarks. Rents are reasonable and monthly housing costs lean toward affordability for working households. The city is experiencing substantial residential development, with multiple multi-unit projects in planning or early construction phases, which could reshape the school's enrollment over the next several years.
Edison Elementary's address places it on Masters Avenue in central Ashland, within a walkable college town anchored by a historic downtown and the Ashland University campus. The district and city support public libraries, parks, and regular community events. Commuting by private car is the norm, though the downtown core is walkable for residents nearby. Manufacturing, healthcare, and university employment form the economic backbone of the city.
Reagan Elementary's recent designation as a National Blue Ribbon School signals that the district has demonstrated academic strength in at least one of its buildings. Edison's performance is lower and fresher data will help clarify whether the second- and third-grade configuration is establishing a separate academic identity or whether broader district supports are needed.
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