Adams Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/oaes.asp

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located on Raley Street in Gadsden, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gadsden City School District. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students in the local community. By focusing on core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Gadsden City School System, Adams Elementary benefits from the district’s broader initiatives, which often emphasize technology integration, collaborative teaching, and community engagement. The school acts as a local hub for families, maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding Gadsden neighborhood. For those seeking detailed information on current academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-specific policies, the school’s official page on the Gadsden City Schools website serves as the primary resource for parents and staff.

423

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	141
Black	226
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
226 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
141 (33.3 %)
White
43 (10.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)492-4952
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/oaes.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 51