Enrollment
643
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 531011001685
Adams Elementary School — Yakima, WA
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Adams Elementary School reports 643 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 95% above the Washington average and 69% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 322 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Yakima School District spends $18,416 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.1% from local sources (property taxes), 69.9% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 95% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,416
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 643 Top 83% in Washington — larger than 17% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.8% +95% vs state
NCES ID 531011001685
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
White 4.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 322:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yakima School District, which includes Adams Elementary School.
$18,416
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 69.9%
Federal 21.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mcclure Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special-education school
303 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is a other school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Elementary School?
87.8% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.