Adams Elementary School

1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adams Elementary School serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 60 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
60 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
87%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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 Illinois 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 Illinois.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Adams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
60 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Lincoln ESD 27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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