Adams Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lincoln, Nebraska 68512 · Lincoln Public Schools
#38 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#3253 of 50,301 nationally
About Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lincoln, in the Lincoln Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 767 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 38th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 767.
There are 67 schools in Lincoln; Adams Elementary School ranks 5th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Adams Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Scott Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students · 572 m away
Southwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students · 1.5 km away
Cavett Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 1.6 km away
Hill Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 2.7 km away
Humann Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 3.0 km away
Pound Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 4.1 km away
Wysong Elementary
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students · 4.2 km away
Zeman Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 4.6 km away
Beattie Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 4.6 km away
Rousseau Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Belmont Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
Gateway Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
Wysong Elementary
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
Beatrice Elementary School
Beatrice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
Schuyler Elementary School
Schuyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary School a good school?
Adams Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #38 of 511 in Nebraska. 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 School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Elementary School ranks #38 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #3253 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School had 767 students in 2025.
Is Adams Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Adams Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Adams Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Adams Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.