- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Adams Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 410348000032 · Corvallis, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 16.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Adams Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
1,273 students
- Crescent Valle
Crescent Valley High School
875 students
- Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling Middle School
712 students
- Cheldelin Midd 488
Cheldelin Middle School
488 students
- Garfield Eleme 378
Garfield Elementary School
378 students
- This school 342
Adams Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elementary School compares
Adams Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Corvallis Sd 509j reports $17,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~342 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 25.
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, 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 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.
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.