Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South Adams Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Adams Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#768 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Adams Elementary School's ranking?
South Adams Elementary School is ranked #768 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend South Adams Elementary School?
640 students attend South Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South Adams Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Adams Elementary School?
South Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Adams Elementary School offer ?
South Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Adams Elementary School part of?
South Adams Elementary School is part of South Adams Schools School District.
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