Enrollment
674
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Key West, FL
Gerald Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gerald Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120132001305
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald Adams Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerald Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Key West, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerald Adams Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gerald Adams Elementary School
Gerald Adams Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Key West, Florida, enrolling 674 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 674 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,048 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #478.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe spends $15,790 per pupil, 41% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students) and Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students) alongside Gerald Adams Elementary 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 Gerald Adams Elementary School compares
Gerald Adams Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$15,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 16.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Gerald Adams Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe, which includes Gerald Adams Elementary School.
$15,790
Per student
+41%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 8.9%
Federal 13.5%
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 Gerald Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gerald Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School?
Gerald Adams Elementary School has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Key West, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald Adams Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% 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 Gerald Adams Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Gerald Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gerald Adams Elementary School is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald Adams Elementary School?
Gerald Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gerald Adams Elementary School rank among schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Key West, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Key West on the city page.
Is Gerald Adams Elementary School a good school?
Gerald Adams Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Monroe?
Besides Gerald Adams Elementary School, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.
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