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Adams Elementary School

1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1571 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
20-24%
38%
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1571 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
295 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Janesville School District.

School Reviews

1   6/23/2017
I had heard good things about Adam's school. However, our experiences has not been a good one. Since they have lost their old principal, the school has gone down hill. I would not recommend it to anyone. There is a very negative vibe in the school. The teachers appear like they do not want to be there and act uninterested in teaching your children. There are a lot of young teachers who do not know how to control their classroom or be effective leaders. In turn many children suffer. They do not encourage children to learn and grow. Instead they just want children to conform to their own little mold. They use class dojo as a way to shame children into behaving. I would not recommend this school and I am in fact moving my child to a different school. I know several parents who are doing the same.
- Posted by Parent - Janesville Resident

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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