Adams Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1121
- Adams Elementary School serves 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Adams Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Adams Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Adams Elementary School's student population of 827 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 827 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Adams Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #31 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 80% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Adams Elementary School is Southwest High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Scott Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Scott Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student
0.3 miles
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218 0.3 6-8 1,146 - Lincoln Southwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,946 student
0.8 miles
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306 0.8 9-12 1,946 - Lincoln Cavett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 692 students
1.0 miles
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131 1.0 PK-5 692 - Lincoln Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
1.6 miles
5230 Tipperary Trail
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1142 1.6 PK-5 560 - Lincoln Humann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
1.8 miles
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145 1.8 PK-5 500
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