Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School serves 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 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.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 827 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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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 diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.38, 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 Testing 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 | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Scott Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student10
0.3 miles
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218 0.3 6-8 1,146 - Lincoln Southwest High School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,946 student10
0.8 miles
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306 0.8 9-12 1,946 - Lincoln Cavett Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 692 students10
1.0 miles
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131 1 PK-5 692 - Lincoln Hill Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 560 students10
1.6 miles
5230 Tipperary Trail
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1142 1.6 PK-5 560 - Lincoln Humann Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 500 students10
1.8 miles
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145 1.8 PK-5 500
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