ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Adams Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Barbara Unified school district, located in Santa Barbara, CA with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Adams Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Adams Elementary School, located on Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara, is a public school serving students within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," emphasizing not only core subjects like math and literacy but also social-emotional learning and student engagement.

Part of the larger Santa Barbara Unified system, Adams Elementary benefits from the district’s resources and standards while maintaining its own distinct local culture. The school typically focuses on collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community to enhance the learning experience. For families interested in specific enrollment details, current academic programs, or campus initiatives, the official district website at [sbunified.org](http://www.sbunified.org) serves as the primary portal for up-to-date information and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Adams Elementary at (805) 563-2515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2701 Las Positas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3739
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ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Barbara, CA with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 562 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.9%
White
24.6%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.