ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 school district, located in SEATTLE, WA with about 551 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Adams Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Adams Elementary School, located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, is a prominent public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses not only on academic excellence in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional learning, helping students develop critical thinking skills and character.

The school is well-known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. With its historic building and central location in the 98107 zip code, Adams Elementary acts as a focal point for the local neighborhood. The school’s mission generally centers on creating a safe, equitable, and engaging space where diverse learners can thrive, ensuring that every student is prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Adams Elementary School at (206) 252-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6110 28 AV NW
SEATTLE, WA 98107-5314
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ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SEATTLE, WA with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
551
Teachers:
31.42
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 551 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Two or more races
11.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Black or African American
3.8%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.