Enrollment
342
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, OR
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410348000032
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon, enrolling 342 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Corvallis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garfield Elementary School (378 students): Adams Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students) and Crescent Valley High School (875 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 76.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Adams Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corvallis Sd 509j, which includes Adams Elementary School.
$15,663
Per student
-13%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 40.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Corvallis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Letitia Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
225 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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?
30.5% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corvallis on the city page.
Is Adams Elementary School a good school?
Adams Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students), Crescent Valley High School (875 students), and Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.
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