Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
94%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1910 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
692 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Yakima School District.
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