- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Adams Elementary School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 190633000522 · Carroll, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 15.5:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (483 students)
Adams Elementary School grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
483 students
- Carroll Middle
Carroll Middle School
459 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
419 students
- This school
Adams Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elementary School compares
Adams Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Carroll Comm School District reports $13,313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.