Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Adams Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools.

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 762 students attended Adams Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary School?

Students at Adams Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Adams Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Scott Middle School High : Southwest High School

Adams Elementary School

Summary:

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 762 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 212 districts in the state.

Adams Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 89% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62% for the district and 63% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 20 elementary schools in Nebraska for several years, placing it in the top 3% statewide. However, Adams has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 75.98% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage (17.19%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Saratoga Elementary (70%) and Calvert Elementary (57.37%).

The stark differences in academic performance and student demographics between Adams Elementary and nearby schools like Saratoga and Calvert may raise concerns about equity and access to high-quality education within the Lincoln Public Schools district. While Adams Elementary is an exceptional educational institution, further investigation would be needed to understand the underlying factors contributing to these disparities and ensure that all students in the district have access to the same opportunities for success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512-9548

(402) 436-1121

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,263

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Scott Middle School
High:	Southwest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 762

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Asian:

10.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Elementary School ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Asian (10.6%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 16. 38 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Adams Elementary School employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary School is $12,263. 37 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Adams Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Elementary School 15^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Adams Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2010	79.92	31^st	502	93.8%
2011	96.98	3^rd	473	99.4%
2012	91.41	13^th	480	97.3%
2013	92.60	8^th	485	98.4%
2014	96.58	3^rd	483	99.4%
2015	97.76	3^rd	488	99.4%
2016	96.48	6^th	480	98.8%
2017	90.70	10^th	459	97.8%
2018	91.95	19^th	450	95.8%
2019	92.28	18^th	452	96.0%
2021	91.91	18^th	442	95.9%
2022	90.37	19^th	457	95.8%
2023	91.25	15^th	459	96.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.41	1^st	47	97.9%
2023	99.59	1^st	76	98.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.43	12^th	30	60.0%
2019	73.78	8^th	43	81.4%
2021	73.63	3^rd	13	76.9%
2022	63.02	15^th	31	51.6%
2023	83.74	4^th	57	93.0%

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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	NE State Percentile
2018	82.38	29^th	281	89.7%
2019	72.10	63^rd	298	78.9%
2021	85.03	18^th	264	93.2%
2023	90.68	10^th	312	96.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	91.49	12^th	341	96.5%
2019	91.55	18^th	349	94.8%
2021	87.84	19^th	318	94.0%
2022	89.70	17^th	337	95.0%
2023	90.87	13^th	349	96.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	90.53	18^th	347	94.8%
2019	91.97	18^th	367	95.1%
2021	91.85	13^th	328	96.0%
2022	88.13	22^nd	356	93.8%
2023	89.61	16^th	366	95.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.61	3^rd	9	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Adams Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	90.39	16^th	391	95.9%
2019	89.70	21^st	391	94.6%
2021	89.07	20^th	368	94.6%
2022	86.65	23^rd	388	94.1%
2023	88.88	18^th	385	95.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Adams Elementary has extremely poor communication skills and they dropped a special needs student unexpectedly. Jumping through hoops to get him re-instated and dealing with the Secretary demanding new paperwork. The principal avoids basic questions when asked. Huge disappointment. Wish I had more options. Trying to make the best of a bad situation at this school. Hopefully there will be some turnover so new people can help improve the administrative staff. 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	Total
2009	393	19	30	16	5	n/a	n/a	463
2010	459	18	24	11	5	n/a	n/a	517
2011	510	4	33	40	2	0	22	611
2012	554	13	39	42	4	0	23	675
2013	589	9	32	42	1	0	24	697
2014	628	15	40	47	3	0	25	758
2015	653	19	37	40	5	0	26	780
2016	654	22	50	53	3	0	33	815
2017	650	25	54	48	2	0	40	819
2018	645	24	71	48	1	0	38	827
2019	622	29	73	42	0	0	49	815
2020	621	25	80	48	1	0	53	828
2021	619	22	79	39	0	0	47	806
2022	599	22	78	38	0	0	43	780
2023	579	19	81	42	0	1	40	762

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
2009	463	29.3	15.8	14.9
2010	517	31.9	16.1	12.2
2011	611	34.8	17.5	11.8
2012	675	38.1	17.7	13
2013	697	39.8	17.5	12.5
2014	758	43.0	17.6	13.5
2015	780	47.0	16.5	12.6
2016	815	48.0	16.9	11.4
2017	819	51.1	16.0	12.6
2018	827	53.1	15.5	13.7
2019	815	52.9	15.4	12.5
2020	828	52.9	15.6	14.7
2021	806	51.7	15.5	14.6
2022	780	49.3	15.8	12.1
2023	762	47.5	16.0	17.2

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
2009	463	29.3	15.8	14.9
2010	517	31.9	16.1	12.2
2011	611	34.8	17.5	11.8
2012	675	38.1	17.7	13
2013	697	39.8	17.5	12.5
2014	758	43.0	17.6	13.5
2015	780	47.0	16.5	12.6
2016	815	48.0	16.9	11.4
2017	819	51.1	16.0	12.6
2018	827	53.1	15.5	13.7
2019	815	52.9	15.4	12.5
2020	828	52.9	15.6	14.7
2021	806	51.7	15.5	14.6
2022	780	49.3	15.8	12.1
2023	762	47.5	16.0	17.2

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	$128 (1.3%)	$9,157 (89.8%)	$10,192
2020	$367 (3.6%)	$8,924 (87.4%)	$10,205
2021	$623 (5.7%)	$9,283 (85.1%)	$10,913
2022	$913 (7.9%)	$9,382 (81.0%)	$11,585
2023	$873 (7.1%)	$10,020 (81.7%)	$12,263

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Elementary School

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 18^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 459 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	82	89	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)	63	62	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary School)	77	91	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)	57	56	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	85	83	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)	64	59	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary School)	77	87	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)	54	55	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary School)	76	79	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary School)	85	87	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Adams Elementary School)	90	92	2%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)	69	73	4%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	815	762	6.5%
African American	29	19	34.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	73	81	11%
Hispanic	42	42
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	622	579	6.9%
Two or More Races	49	40	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.5%	17.2%	4.7%

Schools Near Adams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Jacobs Creek Drive	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1121	762	48	16.0	17.2%	579 (76.0%)	19 (2.5%)	42 (5.5%)	81 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	91.2	15^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.7%		90.4	19^th of 457 public elementary schools	95.8%	4	89.0	83.0	79.0	91.0	87.0	87.0	92.0	$12,263	$873	$10,020
Cavett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7701 S 36th St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1131	564	35	15.9	21.1%	423 (75.0%)	15 (2.7%)	57 (10.1%)	16 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.7%)	83.9	50^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.1%		86	37^th of 457 public elementary schools	91.9%	13	76.0	67.0	79.0	81.0	80.0	83.0	94.0	$13,757	$1,029	$10,839
Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5230 Tipperary Trail	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1142	421	31	13.7	19.0%	292 (69.4%)	32 (7.6%)	43 (10.2%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.6%)	57.8	199^th of 459 public elementary schools	56.6%		65.2	145^th of 457 public elementary schools	68.3%	54	74.0	37.0	77.0	65.0	49.0	68.0	87.0	$14,966	$1,233	$12,097
Humann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Rockwood Ln	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1145	525	38	13.9	33.0%	402 (76.6%)	25 (4.8%)	38 (7.2%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.0%)	73.4	113^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.4%		77	78^th of 457 public elementary schools	82.9%	35	68.0	69.0	77.0	63.0	76.0	78.0	83.0	$15,776	$1,350	$12,743
Wysong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Blanchard Boulevard	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1185	697	42	16.7	7.5%	621 (89.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.3%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	84.4	47^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.8	25^th of 457 public elementary schools	94.5%	22	77.0	70.0	83.0	80.0	74.0	83.0	95.0	$11,221	$674	$9,101
Zeman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 S 52nd St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1169	442	31	14.1	42.3%	274 (62.0%)	24 (5.4%)	71 (16.1%)	14 (3.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.4%)	60.9	183^rd of 459 public elementary schools	60.1%		62.9	165^th of 457 public elementary schools	63.9%	18	71.0	64.0	63.0	55.0	59.0	71.0	82.0	$13,392	$1,021	$11,043
Beattie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Calvert St	Lincoln	68502	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1123	360	28	13.0	37.2%	257 (71.4%)	10 (2.8%)	35 (9.7%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (13.9%)	80.7	68^th of 459 public elementary schools	85.2%		71.7	104^th of 457 public elementary schools	77.2%	36	88.0	77.0	74.0	83.0	66.0	74.0	86.0	$15,241	$1,022	$12,650
Rousseau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 S 33rd St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1165	566	39	14.6	39.9%	402 (71.0%)	31 (5.5%)	45 (8.0%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (12.9%)	75.9	95^th of 459 public elementary schools	79.3%		85.3	42^nd of 457 public elementary schools	90.8%	53	79.0	77.0	68.0	74.0	75.0	69.0	82.0	$13,744	$1,042	$11,233
Calvert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3709 S 46th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1130	312	28	11.2	57.4%	183 (58.7%)	24 (7.7%)	46 (14.7%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (16.7%)	39.3	304^th of 459 public elementary schools	33.8%		30.1	336^th of 457 public elementary schools	26.5%	32	39.0	57.0	53.0	32.0	54.0	69.0	80.0	$18,024	$2,253	$13,601
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Plymouth Ave	Lincoln	68502	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1167	378	26	14.8	19.3%	323 (85.4%)	5 (1.3%)	16 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	86.9	33^rd of 459 public elementary schools	92.8%		90.1	20^th of 457 public elementary schools	95.6%	13	82.0	93.0	72.0	81.0	95.0	77.0	91.0	$13,919	$986	$11,040

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