Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
25%
7%
White
44%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1119 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
585 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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