Adams Elem

(620)441-2040

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located at 1201 N 10th Street in Arkansas City, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Adams Elementary aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of local pride.

As part of the Arkansas City community, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for family engagement and educational support. The staff at Adams Elementary focuses on building strong relationships with students and parents alike, utilizing resources tailored to the specific needs of the local student population. Through a commitment to student achievement and a supportive school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every child who walks through its doors has the tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

297

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	125
Black	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
149 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
125 (42.1 %)
Black
9 (3.0 %)
Two or More
9 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Arkansas City
Phone:	(620)441-2040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 61

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 43