Adams Elementary

2130 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, serving a diverse student population in the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local Raitt Street community, focusing on providing foundational education to students ranging from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a large urban district, Adams Elementary emphasizes academic growth, bilingual literacy, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique demographic needs of the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is well-known for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement, often serving as a hub for families in the 92704 area. Beyond its core curriculum, Adams Elementary typically incorporates programs designed to foster social-emotional development and bridge educational gaps, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and district-wide resources, the school strives to empower its young learners to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth within a collaborative, inclusive setting.

320

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	305
Asian	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
305 (95.3%)
Asian
7 (2.2%)
White
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)430-5900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 75

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	54.7%
Male	145	45.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)