Adams Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Costa Mesa, California 92626 · Newport-Mesa Unified
#1674 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#22116 of 50,301 nationally
About Adams Elementary
Adams Elementary is a public elementary located in Costa Mesa, in the Newport-Mesa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1674th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 19 schools in Costa Mesa; Adams Elementary ranks 8th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Adams Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Adams Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Costa Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 1.7 km away
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students · 1.7 km away
California Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students · 1.8 km away
Wilson Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students · 2.1 km away
Killybrooke Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students · 2.1 km away
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students · 2.3 km away
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 2.4 km away
Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,730 students · 2.5 km away
College Park Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students · 2.5 km away
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary a good school?
Adams Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1674 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Adams Elementary rank in California?
Adams Elementary ranks #1674 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #22116 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Adams Elementary?
Adams Elementary had 321 students in 2025.
Is Adams Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Adams Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Adams Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Adams Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.