Adams Elementary School

1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adams Elementary School serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Adams Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lincoln, IL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 57 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
57 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Working together to achieve success for all students.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
29%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
82%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.32

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
57 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Lincoln ESD 27 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Adams Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lincoln, IL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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