Edison Elementary School District

What Edison Elementary School District does

Edison Park Elementary School (EPE), branded as "Edison Elementary School District" in some materials, is a public K-8 neighborhood school operating within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district since 2008. The school is located at 6220 N. Olcott Ave. on the northwest side of Chicago in the Edison Park neighborhood, serving approximately 60+ staff including teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and support personnel. It is led by Principal Jeff Finelli and Assistant Principal Amber Whitfield, with a mission centered on rigorous, student-centered instruction delivered within a community-driven culture.

The school's core offering is comprehensive K-8 education aligned to CPS curriculum, augmented by a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that integrates Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across three tiers. EPE delivers differentiated instruction through subscription learning platforms (IXL, Raz Kids/Reading A-Z, Freckle), Google Workspace for Education, and Chromebooks funded through parent contributions. Adjacent offerings include staff-run beforecare ($8/day) and aftercare ($20/day) programs, an Imagination Station creative learning space, special education services (case management, OT, PT, speech, social work), an MTSS coordinator-led student support system, and athletics for middle schoolers.

EPE is government-funded, with revenue sourced from CPS district allocations, annual student fees of $100 per student, before/aftercare tuition, and significant parent fundraising via the EPE Foundation, PTA, Dad's Club, and Mom's Club (e.g., Walk-A-Thon raising close to $11,000, Boots & Bling fundraiser). Distribution is via CPS centralized enrollment and direct parent registration for before/aftercare. Marketing is predominantly community-led, relying on the website, weekly Principal's messages, social media (Facebook, Instagram), monthly school tours, and frequent community events (restaurant nights, dances, STEAM nights, fundraisers) for top-of-funnel awareness.

Name

Edison Elementary School District

Legal name

Edison Park Elementary School

Website

https://edisonparkelementary.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Edison Park Elementary School is a public K-8 school within Chicago Public Schools, located on Chicago's northwest side. It delivers rigorous student-centered education with MTSS-based student support, before/aftercare, and community-driven parent engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school programs
• Before and aftercare
• Special education services
• Student support framework

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Fees: Annual student fees of $100 per student used to supplement CPS budget for technology (Chromebook carts), classroom resources (leveled texts, novel sets, science materials), online subscriptions (IXL, Freckle, Reading A-Z), interactive whiteboards, student planners, fine arts materials, and academic workbooks.
2. Before/Afterschool Programming: Beforecare at $8/day and aftercare at $20/day. Program is completely run by Edison Park staff members. Weekly tuition due on Thursday before new week begins.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraisers including Walk-A-Thon (raised close to $11,000), Boots & Bling fundraiser, EPE's Got Talent, restaurant nights (Chipotle, Morretti's, Cane's, Easy Street Pizza), holiday parties. Proceeds fund beautification projects, outdoor equipment (Gaga pit), and supplemental materials.
4. PTA Membership and Donations: PTA organizes holiday gift programs, spirit wear sales, and community events. Zelle payments accepted for PTA contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Edison Park Elementary School is a public K-8 neighborhood school within Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District 299 that delivers free K-8 academic education following the CPS curriculum. The school supplements core academics with paid before- and after-school care, special education services, athletics, and enrichment programs, and supports students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), social-emotional learning, and equity initiatives such as the No Place for Hate program.

Product overview

Edison Park Elementary School (EPE) is a public K-8 school offering a comprehensive educational program as part of Chicago Public Schools. The school provides a rigorous, student-centered K-8 academic curriculum enhanced by before/afterschool programming, MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) for academic and behavioral intervention, special education services, and enrichment programs. The school leverages educational technology platforms including IXL Math, Raz Kids/Reading A-Z, and Freckle for differentiated instruction. The EPE Foundation supports technology acquisitions (Chromebook carts, iPads) and subscriptions. Student support is coordinated through the MTSS framework with tiered interventions, counseling, and special education services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Academic Education Comprehensive free public school education for students from kindergarten through 8th grade, following the Chicago Public Schools curriculum with a rigorous, student-centered approach.
• Before/Afterschool Care Program Staff-run beforecare (6:45-7:45 AM, $8/day) and aftercare (2:45-6:00 PM, $20/day) services for enrolled Edison Park families, with weekly tuition billing.
• Special Education Services
• Athletics and Sports Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of EPE students achieve High School Freshman on Track status (GPA > 3.0 AND attendance > 95%)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Four Point PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 February 2025Youth basketball and sports program organization serving the community. Contact: Candice Lodree, Program & Operations Director.
• LEAP InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024EPE's 4th/5th Grade Team participates in LEAP Innovations Cohort 8, focusing on personalized learning with support from an edtech company. Principal Finelli was selected as an AI Innovator through this partnership and presented at ASU+GSV Show. The collaboration involves using AI to develop resource banks supporting MTSS and SEL goals.
• University of Chicago To & Through Middle School NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Middle school teachers work with U of Chicago's To & Through Middle School Network to prepare students for high school and college pathways.
• Urban WellnessminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 November 2024Offers Mental Health Assessment + Referral Program providing comprehensive mental health assessments with aftercare summaries and provider referrals for students.
• Chipotle (Restaurant Night Partner)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2024Restaurant Night fundraiser where school receives percentage of sales. Parents and community dine at participating location to support school fundraising.
• No Place for HatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Student-led school climate improvement program designed to combat prejudice and create effective tools for addressing equity issues. Over 1.4 million students impacted across 1,600+ schools.
• Test Prep ChicagominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 July 2024Test Prep Chicago offers High School Entrance Exam course for 8th grade students preparing for high school admissions.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearson: Global educational services and curriculum provider serving K-12 markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in K-12 instructional content and assessment that could serve as a curriculum partner alternative.
• Chicago Public Schools: The school district that operates Edison Park Elementary as a neighborhood school. Comparable as the governing umbrella providing funding, curriculum framework, and Aspen Parent Portal integration.

Direct peers

• Great Hearts Academies: K-12 charter network with classical, content-rich curriculum and strong community engagement. Comparable in operating public K-8 schools with rigorous curriculum and parent-community-driven enrollment.
• Aspire Public Schools: K-12 charter network operating across California with college-readiness mission. Comparable in serving K-8 communities with supplemental before/aftercare programming and structured intervention systems.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: High-performing K-12 charter network consistently posting top-tier student outcomes. Comparable in outcome-driven culture, structured academic rigor, and family-engagement-driven enrollment model.
• KIPP Foundation: Largest U.S. K-8 charter school network operating with comparable mission of college-prep outcomes for underserved populations. Both organizations run multi-tiered academic/behavioral support frameworks with strong community engagement as central to outcomes.
• Uncommon Schools: High-performing K-12 charter network focused on college persistence outcomes. Comparable in outcome-driven measurement culture and tiered student-support systems.
• BASIS Charter Schools: K-12 charter network recognized for academically rigorous curriculum and high college-readiness outcomes. Comparable in K-8 instructional depth and demonstrable student outcome leadership.

Others

• IXL Learning: Online learning platform (IXL Math) integrated into Edison Park's curriculum via student-fee funding. Comparable as a K-8 edtech provider that enables differentiated instruction at scale.
• LEAP Innovations: Chicago-based edtech non-profit partnering with EPE through Cohort 8 on personalized learning and AI integration. Comparable as an ecosystem partner enabling AI-driven instructional innovation, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EdisonParkElementarySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/edisonparkwolves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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