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Adams Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School

Should you attend Adams Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Adams Elementary School
1002 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Elementary School
4615 E Orme
Wichita, KS 67218
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
376 students
383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1168 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1218 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Adams Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
36
Kindergarten Students
61
51
Grade 1 Students
66
68
Grade 2 Students
51
49
Grade 3 Students
62
63
Grade 4 Students
54
72
Grade 5 Students
43
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
35%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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