Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
14%
7%
White
55%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
526 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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