Adams Elementary School
Tel:
(563)723-6100
- Adams Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
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Adams Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Adams Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Adams Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1043 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 77% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 75% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 65% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davenport Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Adams Elementary School is Mid City High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Williams Intermediate (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Williams Intermediate (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Davenport Williams Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 748 students
0.0 miles
3040 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)445-5250 0.0 6-8 748 - Davenport Mid City High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 267 students
0.9 miles
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563)336-7600 0.9 9-12 267 - Davenport Children's Village West Grades: PK | 214 students
1.3 miles
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)336-7800 1.3 PK 214 - Davenport Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
1.4 miles
2002 N Clark St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)723-6950 1.4 K-5 480 - Davenport Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
1.5 miles
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563)723-6700 1.5 PK-5 447
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