South Adams Elementary School

1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 660 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Adams Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Adams Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#850 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Adams Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Adams Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
85%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Adams Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of South Adams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #850 out of 1,763 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Adams Elementary School?
660 students attend South Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Adams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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