Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #993 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Academy Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
314 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Adams Elementary School located?
Adams Elementary School is located in the West Central Westminster neighborhood of Broomfield, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in West Central Westminster.
School Calendar
View the Adams Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Students return from Thanksgiving Break
December 02, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Students return from Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School - Dismissal at 12:05
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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