Enrollment
394
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Elementary
Adams Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wapato, Washington, enrolling 394 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 92.7% of students qualify for free meals, 106% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wapato's elementary schools, it stands alongside Simcoe Elementary School (329 students): Adams Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students) and Wapato Middle School (737 students) alongside Adams Elementary.
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 compares
Adams Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapato School District, which includes Adams Elementary.
$18,231
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 66.4%
Federal 28.9%
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 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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adams Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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