Adams Elementary School

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Adams Elementary School ranks 390 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 377. The school is part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Elementary School has consistently performed well on the M-Step assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding the Zeeland Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (60.3%) and Math (65.1%) were higher than the district (62.9% and 69.1%) and state (39.6% and 43.4%) averages. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated from 6.5% in 2018-2019 to 22.5% in 2021-2022, before declining to 13.3% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's low-socioeconomic status subgroup ranked 735th out of Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, indicating a potential achievement gap.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Zeeland Public Schools district, Adams Elementary School generally performs on par or better in academic proficiency, with some exceptions. For instance, Quincy Elementary School outperformed Adams in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Math in 2023-2024, while Lincoln Elementary School had higher proficiency rates in several grade levels and subjects. The school's ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 102nd out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 506th out of 1,470 in 2022-2023, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7447 Adams St
Zeeland, MI 49464-9659

(616) 748-3476

District: Zeeland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,176

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cityside Middle School
High:	Zeeland East High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Elementary School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 15.5. 4 elementary schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Adams Elementary School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary School is $13,176, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Elementary School 390^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Adams Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Zeeland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland Public Schools 74^th of 610 Michigan 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	MI State Percentile
2014	51.98	801^st	1533	47.7%
2015	82.04	228^th	1580	85.6%
2016	82.82	207^th	1548	86.6%
2017	78.72	232^nd	1466	84.2%
2018	85.34	177^th	1448	87.8%
2019	82.38	188^th	1408	86.6%
2021	87.39	102^nd	1153	91.2%
2022	83.90	166^th	1344	87.6%
2023	63.09	506^th	1470	65.6%
2024	71.04	390^th	1486	73.8%

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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	MI State Percentile
2018	89.51	60^th	1397	95.7%
2023	52.85	564^th	1350	58.2%
2024	44.11	735^th	1381	46.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.20	242^nd	1443	83.2%
2019	77.17	192^nd	1171	83.6%
2021	72.33	181^st	902	79.9%
2022	73.77	224^th	1106	79.7%
2023	54.98	523^rd	1321	60.4%
2024	65.36	375^th	1342	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.72	142^nd	1446	90.2%
2019	76.40	232^nd	1196	80.6%
2021	86.51	79^th	915	91.4%
2022	81.19	167^th	1139	85.3%
2023	68.42	370^th	1334	72.3%
2024	65.50	421^st	1347	68.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.94	39^th	201	80.6%

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Rank History for White students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	82.81	158^th	1253	87.4%
2019	77.97	194^th	1128	82.8%
2021	84.08	106^th	1005	89.5%
2022	79.71	179^th	1102	83.8%
2023	57.12	475^th	1198	60.4%
2024	62.09	416^th	1204	65.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Adams Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	216	2	3	46	0	0	9	276
2014	234	2	4	33	2	0	12	287
2015	244	2	4	36	2	0	16	304
2016	232	3	6	37	2	0	15	295
2017	253	2	5	34	2	0	15	311
2018	282	2	3	28	2	0	9	326
2019	293	2	8	39	3	0	10	355
2020	299	1	6	37	1	0	9	353
2021	263	1	7	27	0	0	12	310
2022	295	1	8	39	0	0	13	356
2023	310	0	7	47	0	1	12	377

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
2013	276	15.5	17.7	27.9
2014	287	17.2	16.6	27.2
2015	304	18.0	16.8	26
2016	295	18.0	16.3	24.7
2017	311	17.7	17.5	27.7
2018	326	18.1	17.9	25.8
2019	355	19.8	17.9	24.8
2020	353	19.2	18.2	25.2
2021	310	20.4	15.1	20.6
2022	356	22.3	15.8	20.8
2023	377	24.3	15.5	27.1

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
2013	276	15.5	17.7	27.9
2014	287	17.2	16.6	27.2
2015	304	18.0	16.8	26
2016	295	18.0	16.3	24.7
2017	311	17.7	17.5	27.7
2018	326	18.1	17.9	25.8
2019	355	19.8	17.9	24.8
2020	353	19.2	18.2	25.2
2021	310	20.4	15.1	20.6
2022	356	22.3	15.8	20.8
2023	377	24.3	15.5	27.1

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	$335 (3.5%)	$9,160 (96.5%)	$9,495
2020	$383 (3.9%)	$9,503 (96.1%)	$9,886
2021	$426 (3.7%)	$10,968 (96.3%)	$11,393
2022	$692 (5.8%)	$11,152 (94.2%)	$11,844
2023	$1,336 (10.1%)	$11,840 (89.9%)	$13,176

Data source: Michigan 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 188^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 506^th of 1470 Elementary schools	21.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	63.3	56.4	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)	68.1	64.2	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)	63.3	61.8	1.5%
3rd Grade Math (Zeeland Public Schools)	64.7	63.8	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	62.8	58.5	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)	73	62.7	10.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)	74.4	43.1	31.3%
4th Grade Math (Zeeland Public Schools)	66.6	55	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	77.8	50	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zeeland Public Schools)	71.8	69.6	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Adams Elementary School)	55.6	39.7	15.9%
5th Grade Math (Zeeland Public Schools)	53.5	49.8	3.7%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Adams Elementary School)	25.9	12.1	13.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland Public Schools)	28.6	30.2	1.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	377	6.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	39	47	20.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	293	310	5.8%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.8%	27.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Adams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7447 Adams St	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3476	377	24	15.5	27.1%	310 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.5%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	71	390^th of 1486 public elementary schools	73.8%		63.1	506^th of 1470 public elementary schools	65.6%	116			60.3	50.0	57.8			65.1	38.5	43.8			50.0		25.0		$13,176	$1,336	$11,840
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	9110 Woodbridge St	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 748-3400	398	29	13.8	30.7%	271 (68.1%)	12 (3.0%)	88 (22.1%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	81.5	235^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.2%		85.8	171^st of 1470 public elementary schools	88.4%	64			54.9	78.1	59.8			54.9	67.2	47.1			52.9		33.3		$15,591	$940	$14,651
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 E Lincoln Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3350	385	25	15.2	22.9%	292 (75.8%)	6 (1.6%)	64 (16.6%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	87.9	151^st of 1486 public elementary schools	89.8%		80.8	243^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	83.5%	92			65.5	71.0	78.4			69.5	63.8	55.4			62.2		28.4		$13,881	$364	$13,517
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 W Roosevelt Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 748-3050	288	24	11.9	58.0%	172 (59.7%)	5 (1.7%)	80 (27.8%)	13 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	61.8	525^th of 1486 public elementary schools	64.7%		72.2	361^st of 1470 public elementary schools	75.4%	164			45.0	39.5	68.3			50.0	32.6	36.6			48.8		31.7		$17,141	$3,276	$13,866
Zeeland Quest	Public	K-8	175 W Roosevelt Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3065	147	13	11.6	35.4%	109 (74.1%)	1 (0.7%)	22 (15.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.5%)	69.7	412^th of 1486 public elementary schools	72.3%		82.2	226^th of 1470 public elementary schools	84.6%	186	77.8	38.9		54.5	63.6	52.6	72.7		45.5	22.7	42.1	72.7	54.5	44.4	31.8	33.3	$14,474	$356	$14,119
Sandyview Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	4317 46th St	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 751-5372	63	7	8.6	27.0%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				73.3					73.3								$25,031	$4,658	$20,373
New Groningen School	Public	K-5	10542 Chicago Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3375	549	35	15.5	26.4%	410 (74.7%)	7 (1.3%)	80 (14.6%)	24 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.4%)	90	112^th of 1486 public elementary schools	92.5%		90.1	112^th of 1470 public elementary schools	92.4%				63.5	57.8	77.8			75.6	50.6	78.9			70.3		43.3		$13,314	$805	$12,509
Quincy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10155 Quincy St	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-4701	480	30	15.8	28.3%	378 (78.8%)	8 (1.7%)	60 (12.5%)	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	74.8	327^th of 1486 public elementary schools	78.0%		82.9	215^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.4%	112			74.3	57.5	62.5			85.1	50.7	46.6			46.6		18.2		$13,903	$727	$13,176
Holland Heights	Public	PK, KG-5	856 E 12th St	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Holland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 494-2701	227	17	13.5	83.3%	52 (22.9%)	28 (12.3%)	101 (44.5%)	20 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.5%)	38	883^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	40.6%		53.7	631^st of 1470 public elementary schools	57.1%	252			31.3	25.0	44.7			34.4	22.2	42.5			32.5				$20,880	$2,857	$18,023
Forest Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1645 32nd Ave	Hudsonville	49426	Ottawa County	Hudsonville Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 896-9429	263	17	15.7	24.0%	226 (85.9%)	4 (1.5%)	19 (7.2%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	98.1	12^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.2%		90.8	102^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	93.1%	90			83.3	85.7	81.6			73.8	85.7	84.2			84.2		50.0		$14,932	$724	$14,208

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary School?

Students at Adams Elementary School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Adams Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Cityside Middle School
High : Zeeland East High School

Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Adams Elementary School ranks 390^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Adams Elementary School in?

Zeeland Public Schools

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Adams Elementary School.

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