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.
SEATTLE, WA 98107-5314
(206) 252-1300
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SEATTLE, WA with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seattle School District No. 1
- 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
* 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.
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.