Adams Elementary

Summary:

Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 174 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the St. Louis City School District, which is ranked 353 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.8% of 3rd graders and 4.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 44.4%, respectively. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also very low, with only 6.3% of 3rd graders and 4.9% of 4th graders reaching proficiency. Additionally, Adams Elementary has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.2% to 53.7% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages.

The challenges faced by Adams Elementary are not unique, as nearby schools such as Shenandoah Elementary, Mann Elementary, and Mullanphy Botanical Gardens also perform poorly on standardized tests and have high rates of chronic absenteeism and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that the issues within the St. Louis City School District are systemic and will require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the root causes of the educational disparities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1311 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110-3837

(314) 535-3910

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
876^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,819

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.1%

White:

10.3%

Asian:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Elementary ranks worse than 96.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 23^rd among 33 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.47. (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 has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary is $17,819. 27 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Elementary 876^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Adams Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 353^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Adams Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	7.20	1043^rd	1074	2.9%
2007	5.12	1057^th	1080	2.1%
2008	7.83	1045^th	1084	3.6%
2009	8.23	1005^th	1053	4.6%
2010	10.61	1011^th	1066	5.2%
2011	12.96	1010^th	1088	7.2%
2012	5.85	1041^st	1085	4.1%
2013	3.63	1080^th	1108	2.5%
2014	4.68	1055^th	1089	3.1%
2015	2.62	1049^th	1058	0.9%
2016	6.40	823^rd	865	4.9%
2017	9.27	968^th	1032	6.2%
2018	6.34	995^th	1045	4.8%
2019	3.88	1023^rd	1052	2.8%
2021	5.74	864^th	901	4.1%
2022	3.51	900^th	908	0.9%
2023	8.39	842^nd	898	6.2%
2024	5.47	876^th	906	3.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	12.52	839^th	887	5.4%
2019	7.74	883^rd	907	2.6%
2021	13.95	538^th	574	6.3%
2022	8.63	524^th	532	1.5%
2023	18.88	547^th	611	10.5%
2024	13.04	594^th	625	5.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Adams Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.75	184^th	243	24.3%
2019	19.56	218^th	250	12.8%
2021	18.11	155^th	163	4.9%
2022	17.63	173^rd	184	6.0%
2023	18.51	170^th	185	8.1%
2024	26.06	159^th	191	16.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Adams Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	19	447	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	466
2003	19	447	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	466
2004	11	366	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	377
2005	7	290	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
2006	10	321	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	333
2007	10	324	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	335
2008	15	282	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	299
2009	21	292	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	315
2010	13	349	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
2011	8	296	0	1	0	0	0	305
2012	9	302	0	2	0	0	0	313
2013	7	358	0	0	0	0	0	365
2014	14	333	1	1	0	0	0	349
2015	12	297	1	1	0	0	0	311
2016	12	290	1	1	1	0	0	305
2017	12	272	0	1	0	0	0	285
2018	10	258	0	1	0	0	0	269
2019	13	242	1	2	0	0	0	258
2020	15	224	0	2	0	0	0	241
2021	17	180	2	6	0	0	0	205
2022	15	164	0	5	2	0	0	186
2023	18	148	5	3	0	0	0	174

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	466	68.4	6.8	83
2003	466	68.4	6.8	83
2004	377	53.2	7.1	92.8
2005	297	50.4	5.9	99
2006	333	55.4	6.0	89.8
2007	335	26.0	12.9	84.5
2008	299	28.0	10.7	96.3
2009	315	25.0	12.6	0
2010	364	28.0	13.0	89.8
2011	305	24.0	12.6	89.8
2012	313	25.5	12.2	85.6
2013	365	25.0	14.6	78.6
2014	349	27.0	12.9	98.6
2015	311	22.0	14.1	100
2016	305	23.0	13.2	100
2017	285	23.0	12.3	100
2018	269	21.0	12.8	100
2019	258	20.0	12.9	98.8
2020	241	20.0	12.0	98.8
2021	205	19.0	10.7	98.5
2022	186	17.0	10.9	98.4
2023	174	14.0	12.4	98.3

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	466	68.4	6.8	83
2003	466	68.4	6.8	83
2004	377	53.2	7.1	92.8
2005	297	50.4	5.9	99
2006	333	55.4	6.0	89.8
2007	335	26.0	12.9	84.5
2008	299	28.0	10.7	96.3
2009	315	25.0	12.6	0
2010	364	28.0	13.0	89.8
2011	305	24.0	12.6	89.8
2012	313	25.5	12.2	85.6
2013	365	25.0	14.6	78.6
2014	349	27.0	12.9	98.6
2015	311	22.0	14.1	100
2016	305	23.0	13.2	100
2017	285	23.0	12.3	100
2018	269	21.0	12.8	100
2019	258	20.0	12.9	98.8
2020	241	20.0	12.0	98.8
2021	205	19.0	10.7	98.5
2022	186	17.0	10.9	98.4
2023	174	14.0	12.4	98.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$456 (3.0%)	$14,851 (97.0%)	$15,307
2020	$615 (4.2%)	$13,917 (95.8%)	$14,532
2021	$702 (4.8%)	$13,838 (95.2%)	$14,540
2022	$762 (4.3%)	$17,057 (95.7%)	$17,819

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1023^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 842^nd of 898 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)	19.5	13.1	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	16.5	15.9	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)	14.6	4.8	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	17.8	15.8	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)	0	9.5	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18.8	18.2	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)	10.4	15.8	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	17.2	17.3	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)	7	15.8	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18	20.7	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)	10	3.7	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	14.8	11.7	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	258	174	32.6%
African American	242	148	38.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	18	38.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	98.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Adams Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1311 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 535-3910	174	14	12.4	98.3%	18 (10.3%)	148 (85.1%)	3 (1.7%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.5	876^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.3%		8.4	842^nd of 898 public elementary schools	6.2%	34	18.8	4.6			6.3	4.9	13.4		$17,819	$763	$17,057
City Garden Montessori Eaec	Public, Charter	1-8	4209 Folsom	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	City Garden Montessori	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 664-7646	291	19	15.2	38.8%	122 (41.9%)	135 (46.4%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.9%)	40.2	558^th of 906 public elementary schools	38.4%		49.9	460^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.8%	98	32.1	28.5	26.4	39.4	32.1	35.6	39.4	48.1	$19,133	$3,818	$15,316
City Garden Montessori Ecec	Public, Charter	PK-K	1618 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	City Garden Montessori	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 664-7646	200	11	18.4	40.5%	90 (45.0%)	79 (39.5%)	7 (3.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.5%)								(n/a)									$25,299	$1,833	$23,465
Stix Early Childhood Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	647 Tower Grove Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 533-0874	474	26	18.2	99.4%	77 (16.2%)	358 (75.5%)	10 (2.1%)	17 (3.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)									$19,281	$537	$18,743
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4221 Shaw Blvd	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 772-0994	451	34	13.2	99.3%	29 (6.4%)	385 (85.4%)	31 (6.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8.2	850^th of 906 public elementary schools	6.2%		9.5	827^th of 898 public elementary schools	7.9%	23	7.1	16.5	7.1	17.6	14.1	16.5	14.2		$19,793	$893	$18,900
Atlas Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	400 S. 18th Street	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Atlas Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 226-8896	205	16	12.6	100.0%	29 (14.1%)	160 (78.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)								(n/a)	33.2				37.1				$17,395	$3,974	$13,421
Nahed Chapman New American Academy	Public	K-8	1547 So Theresa	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 776-3285	335	9	37.2	99.1%	74 (22.1%)	26 (7.8%)	184 (54.9%)	48 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)									$21,264	$412	$20,851
MO School for the Blind - Elementary	Public	K-8	3815 Magnolia Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	Mo School For The Blind	No	No	No	No	(314) 776-4320	12	6	2.0	25.0%	5 (41.7%)	4 (33.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5329 Columbia Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 776-5091	321	23	13.9	99.1%	20 (6.2%)	294 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	16.7	763^rd of 906 public elementary schools	15.8%		17	757^th of 898 public elementary schools	15.7%	6		19.7	25.6	17.8	16.8	21.4	25.6		$17,124	$1,683	$15,441
Shenandoah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3412 Shenandoah Ave	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 772-7544	136	13	10.4	97.8%	11 (8.1%)	119 (87.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	7.2	859^th of 906 public elementary schools	5.2%		4.4	880^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.0%	21			8.4	12.6	5.9	6.7	16.8		$21,369	$1,657	$19,712

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Elementary

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St. Louis City

Is Adams Elementary a good school?

Adams Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Adams Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Adams Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary?

Students at Adams Elementary are 85% African American, 10% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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