Adams Elementary School

Summary:

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boise, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 272. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with a statewide ranking between 8th and 28th over the past several years. The school's performance on the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 75.5% of all students proficient or better in ISAT Math compared to 44.8% for the Boise Independent District and 42.2% for the state of Idaho. While the student population is predominantly white (85.29%), Adams Elementary has a more diverse racial makeup than some nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (8.09%) and students of two or more races (4.41%). The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools like Washington Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, and White Pine Elementary School, Adams Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas. This consistent academic excellence, combined with the school's diverse student population and low rates of chronic absenteeism and free and reduced lunch recipients, make Adams Elementary a standout educational institution in the Boise area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1725 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83712-8149

(208) 854-4190

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,646

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Junior High School
High:	Timberline High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Elementary School ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.05. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Adams Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary School is $8,646. 28 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adams Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	88.05	4^th	335	98.8%
2009	83.54	20^th	349	94.3%
2010	79.82	35^th	356	90.2%
2011	82.69	21^st	359	94.2%
2012	83.58	20^th	354	94.4%
2013	86.53	7^th	357	98.0%
2015	90.67	15^th	226	93.4%
2016	92.93	8^th	240	96.7%
2017	79.80	45^th	292	84.6%
2018	88.66	18^th	254	92.9%
2019	88.28	15^th	171	91.2%
2021	94.24	8^th	166	95.2%
2022	90.84	11^th	188	94.1%
2023	89.83	28^th	252	88.9%
2024	93.05	16^th	301	94.7%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 2, 2012

Lack of communication from faculty. unsupervised playground area is extremely unsafe. Children play near parking lot with no supervision. The school district ignored my complaint about this. 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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186	186
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	169	169
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	268	268
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	299	299
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	330	330
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	330	330
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	312	312
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	297	297
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	277	277
2001	262	2	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2002	276	2	10	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2003	276	2	10	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2004	271	1	17	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2005	288	4	22	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2006	284	2	19	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
2007	294	3	18	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2008	308	1	23	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2009	309	2	16	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2010	285	2	18	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	322
2011	293	0	20	17	0	2	6	0	338
2012	279	0	22	19	0	1	6	0	327
2013	296	1	19	16	0	1	3	0	336
2014	310	0	24	28	0	1	2	0	365
2015	294	2	23	25	0	0	2	0	346
2016	300	0	19	25	0	0	2	0	346
2017	313	1	16	21	0	0	5	0	356
2018	310	0	15	13	0	0	4	0	342
2019	294	0	15	17	0	0	12	0	338
2020	286	3	9	19	0	0	6	0	323
2021	217	3	4	17	0	0	4	0	245
2022	245	3	5	20	0	0	5	0	278
2023	232	3	2	22	0	1	12	0	272

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
1991	186	8.0	23.2	7
1992	169	9.4	17.9	8.3
1993	268	15.6	17.2	9
1994	299	24.7	12.1	10.4
1995	330	17.6	18.8	8.8
1996	330	17.6	18.8	8.8
1997	312	15.2	20.5	8
1998	297	16.5	18.0	4.7
1999	296	16.1	18.4	15.5
2000	277	21.4	12.9	11.2
2001	284	17.0	16.7	14.1
2002	304	16.1	18.9	12.5
2003	304	16.1	18.9	12.5
2004	305	16.3	18.7	12.1
2005	327	18.5	17.7	14.4
2006	323	17.8	18.1	12.4
2007	330	18.2	18.1	10
2008	346	17.5	19.8	12.4
2009	341	18.5	18.3	14.7
2010	322	18.3	17.6	14
2011	338	19.5	17.3	16.6
2012	327	18.8	17.3	19.6
2013	336	15.5	21.5	19.9
2014	365	16.5	22.0	17
2015	346	16.0	21.6	14.7
2016	346	16.0	21.6	14.7
2017	356	16.3	21.7	13.2
2018	342	16.1	21.2	12
2019	338	15.6	21.6	11.5
2020	323	16.1	20.0	15.8
2021	245	14.1	17.3	12.7
2022	278	15.8	17.5	5.4
2023	272	15.0	18.1	7.7

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
1991	186	8.0	23.2	7
1992	169	9.4	17.9	8.3
1993	268	15.6	17.2	9
1994	299	24.7	12.1	10.4
1995	330	17.6	18.8	8.8
1996	330	17.6	18.8	8.8
1997	312	15.2	20.5	8
1998	297	16.5	18.0	4.7
1999	296	16.1	18.4	15.5
2000	277	21.4	12.9	11.2
2001	284	17.0	16.7	14.1
2002	304	16.1	18.9	12.5
2003	304	16.1	18.9	12.5
2004	305	16.3	18.7	12.1
2005	327	18.5	17.7	14.4
2006	323	17.8	18.1	12.4
2007	330	18.2	18.1	10
2008	346	17.5	19.8	12.4
2009	341	18.5	18.3	14.7
2010	322	18.3	17.6	14
2011	338	19.5	17.3	16.6
2012	327	18.8	17.3	19.6
2013	336	15.5	21.5	19.9
2014	365	16.5	22.0	17
2015	346	16.0	21.6	14.7
2016	346	16.0	21.6	14.7
2017	356	16.3	21.7	13.2
2018	342	16.1	21.2	12
2019	338	15.6	21.6	11.5
2020	323	16.1	20.0	15.8
2021	245	14.1	17.3	12.7
2022	278	15.8	17.5	5.4
2023	272	15.0	18.1	7.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$399 (4.6%)	$8,247 (95.4%)	$8,646

Data source: Idaho 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 15^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 252 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	69	74.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	55.6	52.2	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	49.2	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	82.7	80.8	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	55.6	54.2	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	52
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	65.3	74.6	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.5	53.4	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)	66.1	75	8.9%
6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	44.2	50.5	6.3%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	83.1	69.2	13.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	59.7	55.1	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Adams Elementary School)	56.7	64.4	7.7%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	75.8	71.2	4.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.3	55.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	338	272	19.5%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	2	86.7%
Hispanic	17	22	29.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	294	232	21.1%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.5%	7.7%	3.8%

Schools Near Adams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1725 East Warm Springs Avenue	Boise	83712	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4190	272	15	18.1	7.7%	232 (85.3%)	3 (1.1%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	93	16^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.7%		89.8	28^th of 252 public elementary schools	88.9%	12	67.5	82.9	75.9	75.0	75.5				79.3	79.2	78.7	$8,646	$399	$8,247
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	908 East Jefferson Street	Boise	83712	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6030	283	17	17.1	12.0%	232 (82.0%)	8 (2.8%)	22 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	89.9	31^st of 301 public elementary schools	89.7%		92.2	21^st of 252 public elementary schools	91.7%	10					66.3				74.4	82.2	70.6	$9,132	$686	$8,445
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1914 Broadway Avenue	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-4950	256	18	14.2	77.3%	145 (56.6%)	27 (10.5%)	44 (17.2%)	25 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.3%)	11.2	273^rd of 301 public elementary schools	9.3%		9.3	238^th of 252 public elementary schools	5.6%	35				36.7	15.7				13.9		28.1	$13,098	$2,388	$10,710
White Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 East Linden Street	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6530	548	30	18.5	23.4%	327 (59.7%)	41 (7.5%)	72 (13.1%)	69 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.8%)	79.9	60^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.1%		84.7	34^th of 252 public elementary schools	86.5%	26	58.0	58.5	69.9	55.8	60.8	68.3	60.8	63.5	73.4	72.7	67.4	$10,191	$708	$9,483
Peace Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1845 South Federal Way	Boise	83705	Ada County	Peace Valley Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 205-8818	332	21	15.5		256 (77.1%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.7%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	8.9	282^nd of 301 public elementary schools	6.3%					(n/a)					11.5		18.9	17.9	48.3	28.6	31.9	$7,081	$126	$6,955
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 East Victory	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5980	616	32	19.5	5.7%	478 (77.6%)	6 (1.0%)	62 (10.1%)	38 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.0%)	82.8	50^th of 301 public elementary schools	83.4%		86.1	33^rd of 252 public elementary schools	86.9%	17	70.7	71.1	57.8	56.2	63.6	64.5	82.5	69.8	64.5	63.2	69.2	$7,387	$450	$6,937
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1511 North 9th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5450	255	17	15.4	8.2%	207 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.2%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)	82.6	51^st of 301 public elementary schools	83.1%		90.9	26^th of 252 public elementary schools	89.7%	25		73.3	51.3		69.1	51.2		75.5	66.7		75.0	$8,983	$449	$8,534
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2401 Targee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5000	266	18	15.2	63.9%	171 (64.3%)	5 (1.9%)	46 (17.3%)	30 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	52.1	141^st of 301 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.3	116^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.0%	25	70.5			35.3	54.3	47.4		47.0		38.2	54.0	$11,303	$1,281	$10,022
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1740 East Bergeson Street	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5410	436	25	17.4	19.0%	357 (81.9%)	5 (1.1%)	35 (8.0%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	76.3	71^st of 301 public elementary schools	76.4%		83	39^th of 252 public elementary schools	84.5%	32	50.6	70.0	62.0	54.6	57.6	60.0	59.3	76.0	74.0	58.5	65.1	$9,487	$587	$8,900
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1607 North 15th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6420	260	15	16.9	8.5%	219 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.0%)	91.9	21^st of 301 public elementary schools	93.0%		93.9	12^th of 252 public elementary schools	95.2%	9	71.0		69.7		69.1				88.4	77.5	74.4	$9,432	$564	$8,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Adams Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : East Junior High School
High : Timberline High School

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary School?

Students at Adams Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Adams Elementary School.

Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 5.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

What district is Adams Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

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