Adams Elementary

(509)354-2000

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Adams Elementary, located in the South Hill area of Spokane, Washington, serves as a prominent neighborhood school within the Spokane Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing community environment, the school focuses on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. The school environment is typically characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding residential community, creating a stable and focused learning atmosphere.

Academically, Adams Elementary emphasizes foundational skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s physical location in the 99223 zip code places it in a well-established area, allowing it to serve a diverse group of local families. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Adams Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's standards for student achievement and personal growth.

336

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	44
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
215 (64.0 %)
Two or More
46 (13.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (13.1 %)
Black
17 (5.1 %)
Asian
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	48.5%
Male	173	51.5%

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