Adams Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

2101 MANITOBA DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located in the Southeast area of Colorado Springs, is a neighborhood school serving students in the Harrison School District 2. As an institution dedicated to the local community, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics while integrating character development programs to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school.

As part of the Harrison School District 2, Adams Elementary benefits from the district's broader initiatives regarding equitable access to technology and personalized instruction. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Adams Elementary aims to help every child reach their full potential within their local Colorado Springs community.

331

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	147
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

Hispanic
147 (44.4 %)
White
90 (27.2 %)
Black
58 (17.5 %)
Two or More
31 (9.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 31

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59