Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams Elementary serves the eastern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
34%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Hill Elementary School, Allen Elementary School, Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
446 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Adams Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is Adams Elementary School located?
Adams Elementary School is located in the Country Overlook neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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