Adams Elementary

Summary:

Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 295 students. The school is part of the Janesville School District, which is ranked 260 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location in Janesville, Adams Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past several years. The school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Adams Elementary students consistently score lower than their peers in the Janesville School District and across Wisconsin in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 46.15% of 3rd graders at Adams Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52% for the district and 52.07% for the state.

Interestingly, Adams Elementary's performance is significantly lower than most of the nearby schools in the Janesville School District, such as Harrison Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, and Monroe Elementary, which are all ranked in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools. These higher-performing schools have lower rates of chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to Adams Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1138 E Memorial Dr
       Janesville, WI  53545-1800


(608) 743-6300

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,312 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adams Elementary ranks worse than 80% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Janesville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.32. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 13.1. 8 elementary schools in the Janesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Elementary is $12,312, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Janesville School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Elementary 849th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Adams Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.98 290th 633 54.2%
2005 41.95 444th 632 29.7%
2006 58.34 384th 712 46.1%
2007 62.85 314th 689 54.4%
2008 61.81 445th 1021 56.4%
2009 61.72 451st 1030 56.2%
2010 45.35 726th 1045 30.5%
2011 53.82 598th 1046 42.8%
2012 57.19 550th 1045 47.4%
2013 66.11 321st 1053 69.5%
2014 55.56 523rd 1061 50.7%
2015 35.92 813th 1076 24.4%
2016 45.36 651st 1075 39.4%
2017 23.30 880th 1071 17.8%
2018 17.38 883rd 1025 13.9%
2019 28.07 818th 1037 21.1%
2021 20.97 878th 1050 16.4%
2022 21.50 890th 1067 16.6%
2023 34.64 775th 1067 27.4%
2024 25.32 849th 1061 20.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.44 232nd 287 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.75 599th 721 16.9%
2019 15.64 701st 742 5.5%
2021 21.84 633rd 746 15.1%
2022 29.13 563rd 748 24.7%
2023 36.42 488th 770 36.6%
2024 32.38 551st 790 30.3%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.72 758th 854 11.2%
2019 25.43 734th 874 16.0%
2021 34.02 609th 847 28.1%
2022 28.76 669th 859 22.1%
2023 39.97 568th 871 34.8%
2024 27.57 691st 866 20.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 847th 997 15.0%
2019 27.55 800th 1002 20.2%
2021 20.63 840th 1004 16.3%
2022 17.44 882nd 1017 13.3%
2023 37.74 707th 1010 30.0%
2024 29.31 786th 1011 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 860th 997 13.7%
2019 32.61 758th 1002 24.4%
2021 28.62 782nd 1003 22.0%
2022 29.48 792nd 1017 22.1%
2023 34.53 722nd 1011 28.6%
2024 26.33 806th 1012 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.78 259th 271 4.4%
2019 46.95 119th 266 55.3%
2023 49.90 132nd 290 54.5%
2024 48.08 160th 331 51.7%
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Rank History for White students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.05 660th 686 3.8%
2019 18.08 642nd 718 10.6%
2021 8.47 675th 699 3.4%
2022 8.02 683rd 704 3.0%
2023 28.97 565th 715 21.0%
2024 12.44 677th 727 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Open Quote We have not been happy with our experience at Adam's Elementary. They have lot a lot of their more experienced staff. The new staff lacks motivation and the ability to be effective leaders. Teachers are unable to lead and control children leading to chaos. Everyone at the school seems unhappy. They constantly criticize your child and there is no positive reinforcement. We are moving our child because of the negative environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Adams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 4 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 528
1989 459 10 7 13 4 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 449 9 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 481 6 1 19 7 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 479 10 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 528 10 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 500 11 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 511 22 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 511 22 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 484 20 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 504 18 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 548 9 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 447 18 6 10 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 425 18 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 395 25 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 395 25 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 386 34 6 48 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 391 34 6 57 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 351 36 9 34 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 358 37 11 36 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 344 38 11 42 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 335 32 6 38 4 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 359 35 6 40 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 338 31 5 35 2 0 23 0 434
2012 334 26 6 38 4 0 28 0 436
2013 312 18 4 41 3 0 23 0 401
2014 316 12 5 43 3 0 19 0 398
2015 323 12 5 43 4 1 18 0 406
2016 302 9 4 40 2 1 30 0 388
2017 263 12 7 36 1 0 25 0 344
2018 229 16 5 35 0 0 27 0 312
2019 231 17 5 42 0 0 27 0 322
2020 205 13 1 43 0 0 33 0 295
2021 185 16 0 44 0 0 31 0 276
2022 187 21 0 50 3 0 33 0 294
2023 190 17 0 54 2 0 32 0 295
2024 184 21 0 55 3 0 32 0 295

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
1988 528 29.5 17.8 12.1
1989 493 30.0 16.4 19.1
1990 479 30.0 15.9 16.5
1991 514 29.5 17.4 10.1
1992 511 29.0 17.6 10.4
1993 550 29.7 18.5 11.6
1994 526 29.8 17.7 12
1995 547 31.9 17.1 11.2
1996 547 31.9 17.1 11.2
1997 518 31.6 16.4 10.8
1998 533 30.7 17.4 10.9
1999 567 28.4 20.0 15.9
2000 485 27.4 17.7 17.5
2001 459 31.1 14.8 19.4
2002 442 30.0 14.7 28.7
2003 442 30.0 14.7 28.7
2004 477 31.4 15.2 34
2005 490 31.4 15.6 n/a
2006 432 31.3 13.8 n/a
2007 444 31.8 14.0 31.1
2008 438 29.6 14.8 41.3
2009 415 30.2 13.7 47.2
2010 442 29.3 15.0 54.5
2011 434 30.3 14.3 56.9
2012 436 28.8 15.1 56.4
2013 401 28.9 13.8 56.9
2014 398 28.0 14.1 57.3
2015 406 n/a n/a 61.6
2016 388 27.0 14.3 63.1
2017 344 28.9 11.9 56.7
2018 312 24.7 12.6 62.5
2019 322 25.7 12.5 64.6
2020 295 24.5 12.0 64.1
2021 276 21.0 13.1 71.7
2022 294 25.5 11.5 71.4
2023 295 25.5 11.5 76.6
2024 295 22.5 13.1 77.3

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
1988 528 29.5 17.8 12.1
1989 493 30.0 16.4 19.1
1990 479 30.0 15.9 16.5
1991 514 29.5 17.4 10.1
1992 511 29.0 17.6 10.4
1993 550 29.7 18.5 11.6
1994 526 29.8 17.7 12
1995 547 31.9 17.1 11.2
1996 547 31.9 17.1 11.2
1997 518 31.6 16.4 10.8
1998 533 30.7 17.4 10.9
1999 567 28.4 20.0 15.9
2000 485 27.4 17.7 17.5
2001 459 31.1 14.8 19.4
2002 442 30.0 14.7 28.7
2003 442 30.0 14.7 28.7
2004 477 31.4 15.2 34
2005 490 31.4 15.6 n/a
2006 432 31.3 13.8 n/a
2007 444 31.8 14.0 31.1
2008 438 29.6 14.8 41.3
2009 415 30.2 13.7 47.2
2010 442 29.3 15.0 54.5
2011 434 30.3 14.3 56.9
2012 436 28.8 15.1 56.4
2013 401 28.9 13.8 56.9
2014 398 28.0 14.1 57.3
2015 406 n/a n/a 61.6
2016 388 27.0 14.3 63.1
2017 344 28.9 11.9 56.7
2018 312 24.7 12.6 62.5
2019 322 25.7 12.5 64.6
2020 295 24.5 12.0 64.1
2021 276 21.0 13.1 71.7
2022 294 25.5 11.5 71.4
2023 295 25.5 11.5 76.6
2024 295 22.5 13.1 77.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $894 (7.6%) $10,925 (92.4%) $11,819
2020 $803 (6.5%) $11,611 (93.5%) $12,414
2021 $927 (7.5%) $11,384 (92.5%) $12,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 818th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 775th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)13.226.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)39.838
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)26.326.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)51.552.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)36.740
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)46.649.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)22.532.5
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)3948.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Adams Elementary)57.162.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Janesville School District)58.163.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Adams Elementary)46.962.5
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Janesville School District)55.658
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Elementary)31.616.2
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)37.239.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)29.818.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)44.742.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322295
 8.4%
African American1717
American Indian02
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic4254
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White231190
 17.7%
Two or More Races2732
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%76.6%
 12%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Adams Elementary.

Students at Adams Elementary are 62% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Adams Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Rock River Charter School

Adams Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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