- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wapato, WA
Adams Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530948002611
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Adams Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530948002611 · Wapato, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.8:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Adams Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- This school
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- Satus Elementa 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Adams Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elementary compares
Adams Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 106% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$19,515
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.2%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Adams Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapato Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satus Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wapato
3 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary
How many students attend Adams Elementary?
Adams Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wapato, WA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
92.7% of students at Adams Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary?
Adams Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wapato on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapato School District?
Besides Adams Elementary, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Wapato Middle School (737 students), and Camas Elementary (452 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.