South Adams Elementary School
Tel:
(260) 589-1101
- South Adams Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Adams Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
South Adams Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Adams Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Adams Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Adams Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #382 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 85% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Adams Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Adams Elementary School is South Adams High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Adams Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berne South Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 294 students
0.0 miles
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102 0.0 6-8 294 - Berne South Adams High School Grades: 9-12 | 342 students
0.1 miles
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131 0.1 9-12 342 - Monroe Adams Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
6.8 miles
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629 6.8 PK-5 636 - Monroe Adams Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
6.8 miles
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151 6.8 9-12 378 - Monroe Adams Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 267 students
6.8 miles
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151 6.8 6-8 267
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