Adams Elementary

479 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Magnolia Center neighborhood of Riverside, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Riverside Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The campus aims to foster a supportive community atmosphere, often prioritizing student character development alongside traditional academic achievement to prepare children for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Adams Elementary typically engages students through various enrichment activities and support programs designed to meet diverse learning needs. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Riverside, maintaining strong ties with local families and participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, the school strives to create a structured yet nurturing setting where students can develop the essential skills necessary for long-term educational success.

479

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	409
Black	23
Asian	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
409 (85.4 %)
White
33 (6.9 %)
Black
23 (4.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)352-6709
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 60