Adel Elementary School

1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adel Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adel Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adel Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Adel Elementary School often compared to?
Adel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Meter Elementary School, Waukee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Adel Elementary School?
396 students attend Adel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adel Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adel Elementary School?
Adel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adel Elementary School offer ?
Adel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adel Elementary School part of?
Adel Elementary School is part of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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