Adel Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adel Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Adel Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Adel Elementary School often compared to?
Adel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waukee Elementary School, Van Meter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Adel Elementary School?
393 students attend Adel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adel Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adel Elementary School?
Adel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adel Elementary School offer ?
Adel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adel Elementary School part of?
Adel Elementary School is part of Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District.
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