Adams Elementary

www.adams.sandiegounified.org/

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary is a public school located in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the campus is deeply integrated into its local community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities to help students develop a well-rounded skill set. Adams Elementary places a strong value on parent and community involvement, encouraging collaboration to enhance the learning experience. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the most current academic calendars, the school’s official website at [sandi.net/adams](http://sandi.net/adams) serves as the primary resource for news, staff contacts, and district-wide updates.

290

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	205
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	15

Hispanic
205 (70.7%)
White
48 (16.6%)
Black
19 (6.6%)
Two or More
15 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)362-4200
Website:	http://www.adams.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	50.3%
Male	144	49.7%

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