Adams Elementary School

3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1688 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
This chart display 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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
14%
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Black
31%
13%
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White
13%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1688 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John S Irwin Elementary School, Merle J Abbett Elementary School, Waynedale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
268 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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