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Adams Elementary School

Summary:

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Westminster, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 314. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Adams Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, dropping from a rank of 166 out of 929 Colorado elementary schools and a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a rank of 667 out of 943 schools and a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. The school consistently underperforms the Jefferson County School District and the state of Colorado in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.6% of Adams Elementary students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Lukas Elementary and Semper Elementary, as well as schools in other districts like Mesa Elementary, Rocky Mountain Elementary, and John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy, Adams Elementary consistently performs worse on CMAS test scores and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's diverse student population and high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be contributing factors to its underperformance, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6450 West 95th Place
       Westminster, CO  80021-6421

(303) 982-9790

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
667th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,533 Help


Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mandalay Middle School
High:    Standley Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
Hispanic:
26.4%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adams Elementary School ranks worse than 70.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 69th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Adams Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary School is $15,533, which is the 36th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Adams Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adams Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.49 420th 808 48.0%
2005 54.19 423rd 823 48.6%
2006 53.48 423rd 829 49.0%
2007 60.37 373rd 852 56.2%
2008 62.27 345th 849 59.4%
2009 67.90 292nd 872 66.5%
2010 71.64 259th 925 72.0%
2011 74.88 223rd 935 76.1%
2012 73.76 230th 935 75.4%
2013 68.35 303rd 954 68.2%
2014 68.59 283rd 962 70.6%
2015 64.84 290th 938 69.1%
2016 72.85 224th 914 75.5%
2017 78.81 166th 929 82.1%
2018 66.83 266th 917 71.0%
2019 62.63 334th 965 65.4%
2021 37.53 463rd 710 34.8%
2022 35.64 563rd 921 38.9%
2023 36.70 545th 933 41.6%
2024 25.63 667th 943 29.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.93 67th 308 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.53 254th 690 63.2%
2019 61.33 259th 758 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 243rd 693 64.9%
2019 53.13 323rd 764 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 172nd 337 49.0%
2019 54.06 259th 596 56.5%
2022 34.19 331st 454 27.1%
2023 34.35 360th 525 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Open Quote The school community is amazing. Great parent involvement and the teachers are obviously in love with their job and the students. The principal and the front desk ladies are just the icing on the cake. My kids and we L O V E it at Adams. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Adams Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 4 8 37 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 494 2 13 50 3 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 523 3 18 52 5 n/a n/a 0 601
1991 553 3 16 63 9 n/a n/a 0 644
1992 561 3 19 62 9 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 618 7 21 69 5 n/a n/a 0 720
1994 681 8 28 74 6 n/a n/a 0 797
1995 552 5 27 64 5 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 552 5 27 64 5 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 271 4 4 35 2 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 237 8 12 33 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 308 10 22 39 3 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 313 9 29 52 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 279 8 29 52 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 304 7 37 60 7 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 304 7 37 60 7 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 279 9 49 66 10 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 309 15 40 66 9 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 328 18 45 80 7 n/a n/a 0 478
2007 332 14 58 79 8 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 329 17 54 73 8 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 338 16 61 83 8 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 341 12 64 76 6 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 337 7 45 86 4 1 25 0 505
2012 352 9 51 94 3 0 26 0 535
2013 339 6 64 103 2 2 22 0 538
2014 331 5 46 100 1 0 23 0 506
2015 336 10 38 92 1 0 25 0 502
2016 312 9 36 93 1 0 26 0 477
2017 294 2 27 106 0 1 23 0 453
2018 298 6 26 97 1 0 21 0 449
2019 246 11 19 93 1 0 17 0 387
2020 225 14 25 97 1 0 19 0 381
2021 196 11 22 86 1 0 18 0 334
2022 187 15 15 94 1 0 17 0 329
2023 180 12 15 83 1 0 23 0 314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 19.3 22.6 n/a
1989 562 26.5 21.2 7.3
1990 601 25.9 23.2 8.3
1991 644 28.6 22.5 5.4
1992 654 27.4 23.8 6.7
1993 720 30.9 23.3 7.9
1994 797 33.9 23.5 9.3
1995 653 28.6 22.9 10.1
1996 653 28.6 22.9 10.1
1997 316 16.0 19.8 11.1
1998 292 14.5 20.1 9.6
1999 382 36.1 10.6 8.9
2000 406 33.5 12.1 12.8
2001 369 16.0 23.1 13.3
2002 415 17.5 23.7 14.9
2003 415 17.5 23.7 14.9
2004 413 17.8 23.2 18.9
2005 439 18.1 24.3 22.1
2006 478 19.8 24.1 24.9
2007 491 22.0 22.3 24
2008 481 21.5 22.4 26.8
2009 506 23.0 22.0 23.9
2010 499 23.0 21.7 27.1
2011 505 21.0 24.0 30.3
2012 535 24.0 22.2 32.5
2013 538 25.0 21.4 35.3
2014 506 26.7 18.9 32.4
2015 502 25.0 20.0 32.5
2016 477 27.0 17.6 28.3
2017 453 26.9 16.7 37.7
2018 449 23.8 18.8 36.1
2019 387 20.9 18.5 35.1
2020 381 22.4 17.0 37.5
2021 334 23.1 14.4 40.1
2022 329 21.4 15.3 36.5
2023 314 18.6 16.8 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 19.3 22.6 n/a
1989 562 26.5 21.2 7.3
1990 601 25.9 23.2 8.3
1991 644 28.6 22.5 5.4
1992 654 27.4 23.8 6.7
1993 720 30.9 23.3 7.9
1994 797 33.9 23.5 9.3
1995 653 28.6 22.9 10.1
1996 653 28.6 22.9 10.1
1997 316 16.0 19.8 11.1
1998 292 14.5 20.1 9.6
1999 382 36.1 10.6 8.9
2000 406 33.5 12.1 12.8
2001 369 16.0 23.1 13.3
2002 415 17.5 23.7 14.9
2003 415 17.5 23.7 14.9
2004 413 17.8 23.2 18.9
2005 439 18.1 24.3 22.1
2006 478 19.8 24.1 24.9
2007 491 22.0 22.3 24
2008 481 21.5 22.4 26.8
2009 506 23.0 22.0 23.9
2010 499 23.0 21.7 27.1
2011 505 21.0 24.0 30.3
2012 535 24.0 22.2 32.5
2013 538 25.0 21.4 35.3
2014 506 26.7 18.9 32.4
2015 502 25.0 20.0 32.5
2016 477 27.0 17.6 28.3
2017 453 26.9 16.7 37.7
2018 449 23.8 18.8 36.1
2019 387 20.9 18.5 35.1
2020 381 22.4 17.0 37.5
2021 334 23.1 14.4 40.1
2022 329 21.4 15.3 36.5
2023 314 18.6 16.8 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,010
2020 $11,656
2021 $12,774
2022 $13,764
2023 $15,533

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 545th of 933 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)36.851.5
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)40.436.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)52.440
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)26.820
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Adams Elementary School)61.429.7
 31.7%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)7535.1
 39.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)52.318.9
 33.4%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)53.141.7
 11.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Adams Elementary School)40.124.3
 15.8%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students387314
 18.9%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian11
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic9383
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White246180
 26.8%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%39.8%
 4.7%

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Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mandalay Middle School
High : Standley Lake High School

Adams Elementary School ranks 667th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Adams Elementary School.

Students at Adams Elementary School are 57% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.


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