Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
302 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Adams Elementary School located?
Adams Elementary School is located in the Adams neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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