- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gerald Adams Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120132001305 · Key West, FL Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.7:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
Gerald Adams Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gerald Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- This school
Gerald Adams Elementary School
674 students
What this shows Gerald Adams Elementary School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald Adams Elementary School compares
Gerald Adams Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,011
- 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
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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.