- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, MI
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262382006050
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Adams Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262382006050 · Midland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.7:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Adams Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- This school 479
Adams Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 479 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Adams Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Midland
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Jefferson Middle School (919 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.