- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AL
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010162001665
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Adams Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010162001665 · Gadsden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 17.3:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Adams Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- This school 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- Eura Brown Ele 340
Eura Brown Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elementary School compares
Adams Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 14.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Adams Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eura Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Gadsden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
W E Striplin Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 20:1 students per teacher
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Gaston High School
Standard public school
380 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Eura Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Thompson Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Elementary School?
88.4% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Elementary School rank among schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and W E Striplin Elementary School (400 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.