Adams Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Adams Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
248 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Adams Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
8%
19%

Black
1%
1%

White
90%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
25%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
248 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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