- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Boston, MA
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000321
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in East Boston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 237
- students enrolled
Adams Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in East Boston, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Adams Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250279000321 · East Boston, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 8.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Adams Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 237
Adams Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 237 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 Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 15.6%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Adams Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in East Boston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Excel Academy Charter School
Standard public school
1,379 students 11:1 students per teacher
East Boston High School
Standard public school
1,252 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mckay K-8 School
Standard public school
640 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Mario Umana Academy
Standard public school
634 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Otis Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bradley Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Boston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in East Boston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 East Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in East Boston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.