The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in Science. The lowest is 15% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Edison Es
Edison Es is a public elementary school in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Lawton Public Schools district, which operates as the primary school system for a city that functions as the regional hub for southwestern Oklahoma. The school’s student body is diverse, made up of a roughly even mix of Hispanic, White, and Black students, with a notable share identifying as two or more races and smaller but present groups of American Indian, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available in the data.
On state assessments administered through Oklahoma’s standardized testing program, Edison’s results fall below the midpoint among districts in Comanche County when measured by an overall proficiency index that averages performance across tested subjects and grades. In math, proficiency rates in grades three through five varied but were consistently low: the strongest showing was in fourth grade, where roughly one in four students met the state’s proficiency standard, while fifth grade saw a substantially lower rate. In English language arts, the pattern was similar, with the fifth grade rate the highest of the three tested grades, though still below one in five students reaching proficiency. Science results for fifth graders mirrored the ELA figure, with fewer than one in five achieving proficiency. A parent should be aware that the state recently changed the cut scores for its math and English language arts assessments, which makes it difficult to compare this year’s results directly against prior years; the school’s trend data was not available.
Because Edison serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the data did not include information on chronic absenteeism. No specific program offerings such as gifted education, arts specialties, or career pathways were provided, so a parent looking for those details would need to inquire directly with the school or district.
The broader community context is shaped by Lawton’s identity as a mid-sized, auto-oriented city whose economy has long been tied to the adjacent Fort Sill military reservation. Major employers include the Army base, a large tire manufacturing plant, the local hospital system, and Cameron University. Housing in the area around the school is moderately priced relative to national and state benchmarks; home values have risen modestly over the past year, and rents have followed a similar trend. The city’s growth has been influenced by past annexation of Fort Sill and a federal base realignment that increased personnel assigned there, suggesting a degree of stability tied to the military presence.
For families considering the school, recent district-level investments may be relevant. In 2023 and again in 2021, Lawton Public Schools voters approved bond measures directed at school safety improvements, transportation including new buses, and technology upgrades. These bonds represent a concrete infusion of resources that affect the physical condition of buildings, student transport, and classroom technology across the district, including at Edison.
For a parent weighing options, Edison is a neighborhood elementary school in a district that has shown a capacity to secure voter support for facilities and technology. The academic proficiency levels on state tests are low, and a parent would want to investigate what academic interventions and supports are in place, how the school addresses literacy and math instruction for students who are not yet meeting standards, and what enrichment opportunities exist within the building. The school’s demographic mix may appeal to families seeking a setting that reflects the wider diversity of Lawton.
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