Adams Elementary School

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

318

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	22
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (73.0 %)
Two or More
38 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.0 %)
Black
16 (5.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-1300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	45.9%
Male	169	53.1%
Not Specified	3	1%

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