South Adams Elementary School

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Adams Elementary School, located at 1012 Starfire Way in Berne, Indiana, serves as a central hub for primary education in the Adams Central community. As part of the South Adams Schools corporation, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a solid educational foundation, utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment.

Beyond its academic focus, South Adams Elementary plays an active role in the local community, promoting a sense of school spirit and collaboration among students, faculty, and families. The facility is designed to accommodate a variety of learning styles, with educators who prioritize individual student needs to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to succeed. Through its emphasis on community, integrity, and lifelong learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Berne area, preparing its students for their future transitions into middle and high school.

660

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	70
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
558 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
70 (10.6 %)
Two or More
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	South Adams Schools
Phone:	(260)589-1101
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 35

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 102