Edison Park Elementary

What Edison Park Elementary does

Edison Park Elementary School (EPE) is a public K-8 school located at 6220 N. Olcott Ave. on the northwest side of Chicago, operating within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district since its founding in 2008. The school serves students ages 5–14 across approximately 2–3 classrooms per grade, with an instructional and support staff of roughly 70+, and delivers a rigorous, student-centered curriculum under an MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework spanning universal, targeted, and intensive academic and behavioral interventions. Core offerings go beyond core academics to include enrichment (music, art, PE/health), athletics sanctioned by CPS (basketball, soccer, co-ed track, flag football), a staff-run before/aftercare program ($8/day and $20/day respectively), and inclusion programming through an Equity Team and the ADL's No Place for Hate initiative.

The school runs on a standard CPS technology stack — Google Workspace for Education, the Aspen Parent Portal, and instructional subscriptions including IXL (math), Raz Kids / Reading A-Z, and Freckle — supplemented by Foundation-funded Chromebook carts and an Imagination Station learning space. A publicly accessible full-year curriculum and EPE Graduate Profile signal a deliberate transparency posture. Ancillary functions are handled by DocuSign (forms), MealViewer (menu), and Square (PTA spirit wear e-commerce).

Financially, EPE is funded primarily through CPS per-pupil allocations, with the school noting limited additional state or federal support given community socio-economic status. Supplemental funding flows in via the 501(c)(3) EPE Foundation (tax-deductible donations and grants), the PTA ($20/year membership plus event fundraising), nominal student fees (~$100/year covering technology and classroom subscriptions), and before/aftercare tuition. Governance is shared between Principal Jeff Finelli, Assistant Principal Amber Whitfield, and a Local School Council composed of parents, community members, teachers, and staff. Enrollment is captured through the centralized CPS registration system with monthly on-site tours for prospective families.

Name

Edison Park Elementary

Legal name

Edison Park Elementary School

Website

https://edisonparkelementary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Edison Park Elementary is a public K-8 school within Chicago Public Schools, serving neighborhood families in northwest Chicago with inclusive core academics, enrichment, athletics, and before/aftercare, supported by community fundraising through the EPE Foundation, PTA, and parent-led groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Before aftercare programs
• Student support services
• Parent community engagement
• Athletics and enrichment

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CPS Per-Pupil Funding: Base operating budget from Chicago Public Schools covering basic operating expenses and staffing. Edison Park receives limited additional state or federal funding due to community socio-economic status.
2. EPE Foundation Donations & Grants: 501(c)(3) charitable foundation receiving grants and tax-deductible contributions. First priority is maintaining staffing levels, then technology and supplementary materials.
3. PTA Memberships & Fundraising: $20 annual school year membership fee, plus event fundraising including restaurant nights, holiday parties, spirit wear sales
4. Student Fees: $100 per student annually, used for technology (Chromebook carts), classroom resources, online subscriptions (IXL, Freckle, Reading A-Z), interactive whiteboards, student planners, fine arts materials, academic workbooks
5. Before/Aftercare Program: $8/day beforecare, $20/day aftercare. Program run by Edison Park staff members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edison Park Elementary provides public K-8 education to students in Chicago's northwest side through a rigorous, student-centered curriculum with inclusive classrooms. The school delivers core academics alongside enrichment programs (music, art, PE), a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), CPS-sanctioned athletics (basketball, soccer, track, flag football), and fee-based before/aftercare services. Operations are funded primarily by CPS per-pupil funding, supplemented by the EPE Foundation's charitable fundraising, PTA memberships, and parent contributions.

Product overview

Edison Park Elementary (EPE) is a public K–8 school operated by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and does not offer a technology product or SaaS platform. Its offerings consist entirely of educational and community programs. Core programs include the K–8 instructional program with a public curriculum, the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework for academic and behavioral intervention, and a CPS Athletics program. Auxiliary services include a before/aftercare program ($8/day beforecare; $20/day aftercare), managed through the school's own staff. The school is supported by several parent- and community-led organizations: the EPE Foundation (501(c)(3) managing technology and staffing fundraising), the PTA (organizing spirit wear, events, and membership), the Dad's Club, Mom's Club, and a Wellness Committee. The school uses the CPS Aspen Parent Portal for family access to grades and attendance, and DocuSign for electronic form submissions. Key instructional technology integrations include IXL (math) and Raz Kids (reading), both funded through EPE Foundation grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Instructional Program
• Before/Aftercare Program
• EPE Foundation (501(c)(3) Charitable Fund)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% High School Freshman on Track (GPA > 3.0 AND attendance > 95%) - highest among NW side elementary schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• No Place for Hate (ADL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Student-led school climate improvement program designed to combat prejudice and create effective tools for addressing equity issues in the classroom and community.
• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdison Park Elementary is a public school within the CPS district. CPS provides per-pupil funding, oversight, and centralized systems including Aspen Parent Portal, enrollment, and volunteer processes.
• LEAP InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4th/5th Grade Team participates in LEAP Innovations Cohort 8, focused on personalized learning with support from an edtech company for online learning tools.
• University of Chicago To & Through Middle School NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school teachers work with UChicago's To & Through Middle School Network for academic program development and student preparation.
• Test Prep ChicagominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh school entrance exam preparation course offered to 8th grade families to help prepare for selective enrollment high schools.
• Young RembrandtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt enrichment classes offered to students through a local provider.
• Chess WizardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChess enrichment classes offered during winter break and after school.
• Notre Dame College PrepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Catholic high school with feeder relationship. EPE 8th graders informed of entrance exams, financial aid, and shadow days.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Distinctive Schools: Chicago charter network operating multiple K-8 campuses with project-based learning and community engagement models. Comparable on K-8 structure, urban Chicago context, and parent-engagement-driven operations.
• KIPP Chicago Schools: Chicago charter K-8 network serving similar urban student populations with extended-day programming and college-prep outcomes focus. Directly comparable on grade span, mission, and college-readiness metrics.
• Noble Network Charter Schools: Chicago's largest charter network operating K-12 campuses with strong college-enrollment outcomes. Comparable on outcomes-driven culture and Chicago-specific public/charter enrollment dynamics.
• Chicago International Charter School (CICS): Chicago charter network operating multiple campuses with K-8 programs. Comparable as an alternative public school option drawing from similar CPS-eligible families across Chicago.
• Acero Schools: Chicago charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses with bilingual programming and a strong equity lens. Comparable on Chicago public school alternatives, grade span, and equity-focused program design.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Public Schools: Edison Park's parent district and operator. CPS governs the school's budget, curriculum standards, enrollment system, and oversight — making it the broad incumbent context for any comparable K-8 public school analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EdisonParkElementary
• Facebookfacebook.com/EdisonParkElementarySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/edisonparkwolves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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