Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams Elementary serves a central area in Saint Louis, MO, covering approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 171 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
92%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1999 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
171 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adams Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Adams Elementary School located?
Adams Elementary School is located in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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