Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Adams Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Adams Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Adams Elementary School's ranking?
South Adams Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Adams Elementary School?
660 students attend South Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Adams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Adams Elementary School?
South Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Adams Elementary School offer ?
South Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Adams Elementary School part of?
South Adams Elementary School is part of South Adams Schools School District.
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