Adams Elementary School

7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 762 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
762 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#27 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Adams Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Adams Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Adams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roper Elementary School, Kloefkorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
762 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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