GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

669 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

669

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	254
Black	242
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
254 (38.0 %)
Black
242 (36.2 %)
White
137 (20.5 %)
Two or More
25 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MONROE
Phone:	(305)293-1610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 115

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 79