Edgewood Community Elementary School

577 East 46th Avenue

School District

Eugene 4j
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

School Map for Eugene School District 4j

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 17, 2023

I cannot stress enough how much we love this school. My daughter started in kinder and graduated into middle school last year and my son is a current 3rd grader. Edgewood is the epitome of a community school- many teachers and other staff have their children there as students. The administration is supportive, communicative and collaborative. The teachers and other staff work as a team with their primary focus being the kids’ education and success. We have a new principal coming in next year and my hope is that the school thrives the way it always has during my family’s time there. Im confident it will- Tanya (our magical secretary) will always keep things on track!
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2022

My 3rd grader started at Edgewood mid-year, just before the pandemic hit. I was so pleased with how the teachers and administrators pivoted to online learning. They have been a beacon of sanity through the pandemic, providing solid learning and warm community, even though half of first grade and almost all of 2nd was online. Teachers and admin are approachable and welcoming and they all seem to operate as a team. My son loves going to school in person now and I feel like he’s getting a great, well rounded foundation for middle school in 2 years!
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2021

The teaching staff did a wonderful job with distance learning. My daughter loved her 2nd grade teacher Ms. Mitzie! We can’t wait for next year! We will have a kindergartener and 3rd grader.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2019

This school has a major issue with bullying. It starts from the administration down. I am shocked that in this day and age someone hasn't come in and taken over the school. Kids bullying kids, teachers bullying kids, administrators turning a blind eye or joining in. Very poor school.
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2018

We love Edgewood. My kindergartener started the year half way through the year, quickly felt accepted, and loved her teacher. She again grew in 1st grade, grasping reading more with the strong attention from her teacher. She enjoyed the balance of art, music, activity in the classroom, and continuing growth in friendships. As a second grader, she again loves her teacher and grows in her scores everyday. Edgewood parents are involved and supportive, with fun community activities as well as multiple options for assisting low-income families. All in all, it is a wonderful school community that I’m proud to send my children to.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2017

We had a really bad experience at Edgewood. Despite the good reviews. Bullying was a very big problem and not handled, leaving children to fend for them selves. I had a lot of hope for the teacher and principal to handle the concerns/problems. It took over 9 months for the problems to be addressed. By then the school year was basically over and the children were effected. I feel very bad that I allowed my child to stay is such a dysfunctional school/classroom.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2017

I currently have two children attending Edgewood and I have to say that our experience is beyond great. Principle Larry is a strong but kind presence and I have personally witnessed him handling difficult students with compassion but firmness. The teachers are loving and place a strong emphasis on community involvement and inclusion of all children, including those with IEP's and behavioral issues. The campus itself is one of the most charming in Eugene, since it is situated on a hillside and surrounded by big beautiful trees. This is a big walking neighborhood so when I pick up my children from school I see the same neighbors waving hello every day, and there are lots of leashed dogs to pet and a sense of familiarity and safety. Overall I am completely satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend the school to anyone seeking a laid back but academically challenging atmosphere. Edgewood regularly outpaces most of the schools in the state in the (very difficult and advanced) Oregon Battle of the Books and have even taken the championship in the recent past. So the emphasis on love of reading and challenging math makes the school exceptional to the city, in my opinion.