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It is such a wonderful way to celebrate all of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have something they can look back on to remember the friendships they built, the fun moments we shared, and all they learned throughout the year. This book will serve as a lasting reminder of the positive experiences and memories made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and generosity. 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About this school
Edison Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Mesa, Arizona that is part of Mesa Public Schools.
It serves 550 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
Its teachers have had 520 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
75%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Apr 6, 2026
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Edison Elementary School
$353,586
raised using DonorsChoose
520
projects
funded
54
teachers
funded
409
donors
69
projects
for
basic supplies
66
projects for
technology
123
projects for
books
27
projects
for
art supplies
Edison Elementary School has received support from
290 individuals from Arizona and
119 individuals out-of-state.