Adams Elementary School

1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1506 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
17%
13%
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Black
7%
9%
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White
64%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
294 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Janesville School District.

School Reviews

1   6/23/2017
I had heard good things about Adam's school. However, our experiences has not been a good one. Since they have lost their old principal, the school has gone down hill. I would not recommend it to anyone. There is a very negative vibe in the school. The teachers appear like they do not want to be there and act uninterested in teaching your children. There are a lot of young teachers who do not know how to control their classroom or be effective leaders. In turn many children suffer. They do not encourage children to learn and grow. Instead they just want children to conform to their own little mold. They use class dojo as a way to shame children into behaving. I would not recommend this school and I am in fact moving my child to a different school. I know several parents who are doing the same.
- Posted by Parent - Janesville Resident

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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