Adams-Friendship Elementary

Adams-Friendship Area School District
500 N Pierce St
Adams, WI 53910
494 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Adams-Friendship Elementary, located in Adams, Wisconsin, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Adams-Friendship Area School District. Situated on North Pierce Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young student body. As part of the wider district, the school works to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often highlighting the importance of community involvement and student-centered instruction.

The school’s official website acts as a centralized hub for parents and guardians, offering essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies. By maintaining a focus on strong home-school communication, Adams-Friendship Elementary strives to ensure that families stay informed and engaged in their children’s educational journey. Overall, the school plays a vital role in the Adams community, functioning as both an academic institution and a collaborative space for local families and students.
494
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    416 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Adams-Friendship Area School District
Phone: (608)339-3016
Website: http://www.afasd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 60
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 81
Grade 4 100
Gender Ratio