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Alumni: what's one memory from JOHN Q ADAMS EL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
399
Elementary
DISTRICT 488 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DALLAS ISD·NCES 481623001287
John Q Adams Elementary School
8239 LAKE JUNE RD, DALLAS, TX 75217 · (972) 794-1200 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL399 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 14% of Texas public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
391 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 65%
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 50 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 46 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 70 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 60 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (47) is 22% smaller than its 5th grade class (60).
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
John Q Adams Elementary School→Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence→W W Samuell High School
Based on published attendance-zone data from DALLAS ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
45.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +27.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
40.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +22.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 27 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 19.0% | 26.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| Mathematics | 17.0% | 23.0% | 30.0% | 30.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| 2024-25 | 39.0% | 30.0% |
| 2023-24 | 24.0% | 24.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 34.0% |
| 2021-22 | 27.0% | 33.0% |
| 2020-21 | 18.0% | 18.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
24.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 32% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like John Q Adams Elementary School
John Q Adams Elementary School's state test result (24.4% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Q Adams Elementary School this school | 399 | 98.0% | 24.4% |
| Cooley Elementary School EL PASO | 393 | 96.7% | 28.1% |
| Arturo Salazar Elementary School DALLAS | 424 | 97.9% | 39.9% |
| Martinez R Elementary School HOUSTON | 380 | 96.8% | 40.4% |
| Ketelsen Elementary School HOUSTON | 382 | 96.6% | 43.4% |
| Farias Early Childhood Center HOUSTON | 389 | 99.7% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where John Q Adams Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.4% | #4,083 of 4,401 | #384 of 421 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #2,834 of 4,466 ▲ 900 | #241 of 429 ▲ 114 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #3,115 of 4,466 ▲ 453 | #250 of 429 ▲ 71 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +9.0pp | #1,578 of 3,998 | #120 of 399 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 399 | #3,487 of 4,938 | #338 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #1,304 of 4,622 | #101 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.6% | #4,078 of 4,628 | #416 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.0% | #185 of 4,789 | #46 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -46.7% | #81 of 2,838 | #9 of 274 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
399
-154 (-28%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 895
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 399 | 29.1 | 13.7:1 | 98% (391) |
| 2023-24 | 381 | 31 | 12.3:1 | 98% (375) |
| 2022-23 | 452 | 31 | 14.6:1 | 98% (444) |
| 2020-21 | 553 | 38 | 14.6:1 | 97% (534) |
| 2017-18 | 749 | 44 | 17.0:1 | 95% (713) |
| 2015-16 | 769 | 48 | 16.0:1 | 93% (714) |
| 2010-11 | 675 | 39 | 17.3:1 | 96% (648) |
| 2000-01 | 890 | 51 | 17.4:1 | 90% (801) |
| 1990-91 | 895 | 55 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John Q Adams Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 47% (749 to 399); teachers down 34% (44 to 29.1).
About John Q Adams Elementary School
John Q Adams Elementary School is a small elementary school found in DALLAS, Texas. It reported 399 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25. Elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students, which makes this school 23% below average.
John Q Adams Elementary School falls under DALLAS ISD, which has 240 schools enrolling 140,630 students.
The share of Hispanic students at John Q Adams Elementary School is 94%. Other groups include 3% Black and 2% White. The county population is about 41% Hispanic. The diversity index for John Q Adams Elementary School is 11%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
John Q Adams Elementary School has 29.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1. At John Q Adams Elementary School, 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The rate at public schools in Dallas County averages 77%, lower than here.
John Q Adams Elementary School earns a D on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 14% of Texas public elementary schools.
The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 24.4%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 31.8%.
In Dallas County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $76,547, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 771 public schools and about 459,645 students.
Among nearby public schools, Inspired Vision Academy Elementary School is closest at about 0.6 miles. John Q Adams Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Among 9 nearby schools that report test results, John Q Adams Elementary School ranks 8th on proficiency.
Under the NCES locale system, John Q Adams Elementary School is City: Large.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 553 (2020-21) to 399 (2024-25).
The John Q Adams Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DALLAS ISD
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H S Leadership AcademyHigh · 2,208 students
- W T White High SchoolHigh · 2,204 students
- Sunset High SchoolHigh · 2,164 students
- Moises E Molina High SchoolHigh · 2,006 students
- Woodrow Wilson High SchoolHigh · 1,832 students
Other schools in DALLAS
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 3,837 students
- Lake Highlands High SchoolHigh · 2,972 students
- Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyCombined · 2,670 students
- Bryan Adams H S Leadership AcademyHigh · 2,208 students
- W T White High SchoolHigh · 2,204 students
- Sunset High SchoolHigh · 2,164 students
Nearby schools
- Inspired Vision Academy Elementary School0.6 mi · 578
- Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School0.7 mi · 434
- B H Macon Elementary School0.9 mi · 535
- W W Samuell High School1.0 mi · 1,709
- Inspired Vision Academy Secondary1.0 mi · 558
- Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership Academy1.3 mi · 446
Frequently asked questions
About John Q Adams Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at John Q Adams Elementary School?
John Q Adams Elementary School enrolls approximately 399 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does John Q Adams Elementary School serve?
John Q Adams Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does John Q Adams Elementary School have?
John Q Adams Elementary School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
How diverse is John Q Adams Elementary School?
John Q Adams Elementary School reports a student body of 2% White, 94% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees John Q Adams Elementary School?
John Q Adams Elementary School is overseen by DALLAS ISD in Dallas County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.