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Adams Elementary School

1005 ADAMS DR, MIDLAND, MI 48642 · (989) 923-6037 · Midland County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL479 STUDENTS
Enrollment
479
Elementary
DISTRICT 465 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
134 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
80
Grade 1
78
Grade 2
68
Grade 3
73
Grade 4
97
Grade 5
83
Student demographics
White
38180%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
265%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
102%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 18%
Asian
255%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Two+
337%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23850%
Female
24150%

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Test scores

M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
58.8%
MI avg 47.7%
Math
53.7%
MI avg 44.8%
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.9%
based on MI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
479
+53 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 18.6:1
% White
80%
was 82%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
5%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Adams Elementary School

Adams Elementary School is a reasonably sized elementary-level community in MIDLAND, Michigan, run under Midland Public Schools. The school works with 479 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 369 students per school, that is 30% bigger than typical.

Within Midland Public Schools, which oversees 13 schools and 7,380 students, Adams Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Adams Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 80%. Other groups include 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Adams Elementary School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 28% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Midland County (around 39%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Adams Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 53.9%; this one delivers 57.9%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Midland County indicate median household income runs about $77,705, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Midland County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,324 students), of which Adams Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Plymouth Elementary School, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Adams Elementary School comes 3rd of 6 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 53.5%.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Adams Elementary School's enrollment has grew 12% since 2018, when it stood at 426 (now 479). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 18.6:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Midland County at a glance

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Population
83,757
Census ACS
Median income
$77,705
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
11,324 students

Quick facts

School name
Adams Elementary School
District
Midland Public Schools
Address
1005 ADAMS DR, MIDLAND, MI 48642
Phone
(989) 923-6037
County
Midland County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
479
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
134 (28%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
262382006050
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Midland Public Schools
Other schools in MIDLAND
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Adams Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School enrolls approximately 479 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Adams Elementary School serve?
Adams Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Adams Elementary School have?
Adams Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Adams Elementary School?
At Adams Elementary School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Adams Elementary School public or private?
Adams Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Midland Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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