Edison Elementary School in Willoughby, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Edison Elementary School is a suburban public school in Willoughby, Ohio that is part of Willoughby - Eastlake City School District. It serves 545 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had 70 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

545 Students

40 Teachers

5288 Karen Isle Dr

Willoughby, OH 44094 View local requests

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Edison Elementary School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Edison Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 21, 2026

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