Adams Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
14%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
70%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
337 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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