Adams Elementary

www.wcpss.net/adamses

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located at 805 Cary Towne Blvd in Cary, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated in a vibrant area of Cary, the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into the local community. As part of one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in North Carolina, Adams Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional development.

The school is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and academic growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Wake County Public School System, Adams Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative teaching practices. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific mission, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures can visit their official district webpage at http://www.wcpss.net/adamses.

655

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	237
Black	116
Asian	21
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
252 (38.5%)
Hispanic
237 (36.2%)
Black
116 (17.7%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
Asian
21 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)460-3431
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/adamses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	50.4%
Male	325	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)