GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MONROE school district, located in KEY WEST, FL with about 597 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 47 teachers, GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 5855 College Road in Key West, Florida, serves as a public educational institution within the Monroe County School District. Situated on the picturesque island of Key West, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It prides itself on being a central part of the local community, offering a curriculum that focuses on core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development.

The school is known for utilizing its unique coastal setting to enrich the student experience, often integrating local culture and environmental awareness into its educational programming. By maintaining a commitment to high academic expectations and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community, Gerald Adams Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success. For those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or administrative updates, further information can be found on their official district portal.

For more information, contact GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 293-1610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5855 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040-4313
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GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KEY WEST, FL with about 597 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MONROE
Total Students:
597
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 597 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.7%
Black or African American
30.0%
White
19.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.5%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.