Adams Elementary School

301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adams Elementary School serves 281 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Adams Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Adams Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Adams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
281 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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