Adams Elementary School

817 Denison Drive
Norman, OK 73069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1105 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
25%
22%
27%
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
507 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Norman School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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