Serving 957 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adam Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Adam Elementary serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest residents being about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Adam Elementary School's student population of 957 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
957 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adam Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adam Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3947 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam Elementary School's ranking?
Adam Elementary School is ranked #3947 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Adam Elementary School often compared to?
Adam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danish Elementary School, Emmott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Adam Elementary School?
957 students attend Adam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Adam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adam Elementary School?
Adam Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adam Elementary School offer ?
Adam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Adam Elementary School part of?
Adam Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Adam Elementary School located?
Adam Elementary School is located in the Tower Oaks Meadows neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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