Enrollment
232
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carroll, IA
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190633000522
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Carroll · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carroll, IA.
School address
District: Carroll Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190633000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carroll, Iowa, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Carroll's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carroll Middle School (459 students): Adams Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Carroll Comm School District also operates Carroll High School (483 students) and Carroll Middle School (459 students) alongside Adams Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams Elementary School compares
Adams Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$12,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Adams Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll Comm School District, which includes Adams Elementary School.
$12,413
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 44.6%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Carroll
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carroll, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Carroll, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Elementary School rank among public schools in Carroll?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carroll, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carroll on the city page.
Is Adams Elementary School a good school?
Adams Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll Comm School District?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Carroll Comm School District also operates Carroll High School (483 students), Carroll Middle School (459 students), and Fairview Elementary School (419 students). See the Carroll Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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