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#1534 of 1,992 schools in MN
Adams Elementary
Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Coon Rapids, MN
An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8989 SYCAMORE ST NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Adams Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coon Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,213
Median home value
$274,500
Median rent
$1,345/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| University Avenue Elementary - AeroEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| River Trail Learning Ctr @ Lo JacobEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Park Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anoka-hennepin School District
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #40 of 44
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elementary is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elementary
Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Coon Rapids, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,534 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary
What grades does Adams Elementary serve?
Adams Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Adams Elementary?
Adams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Elementary rank in MN?
Adams Elementary ranks #1,534 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Adams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams Elementary a charter school?
No, Adams Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Elementary a Title I school?
No, Adams Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Elementary?
66.9% of students at Adams Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (763) 506-1600
- Area population (ZIP 55433)
- 34,423
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55433; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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