Adams Elementary School

301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adams Elementary School serves 293 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
5%
12%
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
2%
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
86%
61%
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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota 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 Adams Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.26
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
37%
36%
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
5%
7%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
293 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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