Adams Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Adams Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Adams Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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
#73 out of 740 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
9%
25%

Black
2%
2%

White
78%
60%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
8%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
427 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Eugene School District 4j.
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