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#1381 of 1,992 schools in MN
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Adams Elementary
Elementary School · Fergus Falls Public School District · Fergus Falls, MN
A Fergus Falls Public School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
301 WEST BANCROFT AVE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fergus Falls), 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
$62,279
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Victory Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 8 | 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.
Fergus Falls Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elementary is listed in FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elementary
Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Fergus Falls Public School District, serving approximately 293 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,381 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary
What grades does Adams Elementary serve?
Adams Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Adams Elementary?
Adams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 16.3:1. 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 #1,381 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Adams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
42.3% 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (218) 998-0544
- Area population (ZIP 56537)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 56537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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