- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yakima, WA
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531011001685
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Adams Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 531011001685 · Yakima, WA Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.3:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Adams Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 643
Adams Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 643 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Adams Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17.6:1 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 14:1 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 27.5:1 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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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?
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% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.