JOHN Q ADAMS EL

www.dallasisd.org/jqadams

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Q. Adams Elementary School, located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and literacy. The school community often focuses on creating a supportive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive, utilizing district-wide resources to ensure that both core curriculum standards and enrichment programs are met.

In terms of school culture, John Q. Adams Elementary aims to foster a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By leveraging its location on Lake June Road, the school acts as a local hub for educational engagement, often participating in Dallas ISD initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and prepare young learners for middle school success. For families interested in current enrollment details, specific academic programs, or campus events, the school maintains an active presence through the official Dallas ISD website linked above.

399

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN Q ADAMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	377
Black	11
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
377 (94.5%)
Black
11 (2.8%)
White
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-1200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/jqadams
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 50

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60