Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adamsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adamsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adamsville Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adamsville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adamsville Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#869 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
15%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adamsville Elementary School's ranking?
Adamsville Elementary School is ranked #869 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Adamsville Elementary School?
308 students attend Adamsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Adamsville Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adamsville Elementary School?
Adamsville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adamsville Elementary School offer ?
Adamsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adamsville Elementary School part of?
Adamsville Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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