Enrollment
162
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everett, MA
Adams School
Federal NCES profile for Adams School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250477002804
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 162
- students enrolled
Adams School has class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Everett, MA.
School address
District: Everett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250477002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams School
Adams School is a small combined-grade school in Everett, Massachusetts, enrolling 162 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of Massachusetts schools and 46% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Everett's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Charter School of Science (795 students): Adams School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 10.9:1).
Everett also operates Everett High (2,307 students) and Lafayette School (998 students) alongside Adams School.
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 School compares
Adams School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 46% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.9%
White 17.9%
African American 14.8%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Adams School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett, which includes Adams School.
$20,710
Per student
-8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 70.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parlin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Keverian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madeline English School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Everett
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adams School
How many students attend Adams School?
Adams School has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everett, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams School is 18:1, which is 46% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams School?
The largest demographic group at Adams School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Everett, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams School?
Adams School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams School rank among schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Everett, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everett on the city page.
Is Adams School a good school?
Adams School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts 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 Everett?
Besides Adams School, Everett also operates Everett High (2,307 students), Lafayette School (998 students), and Parlin School (992 students). See the Everett district page for the complete list.
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