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First Step Adams
School · SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
21697 STATE HIGHWAY 56, Austin, MN 55912
Enrollment
10
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
10
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About First Step Adams
First Step Adams is a public school in Austin, MN, part of the SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM. The school serves approximately 10 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,205, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 10 students, First Step Adams is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, First Step Adams may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 21697 STATE HIGHWAY 56, Austin, MN 55912
- Phone
- (507) 438-5397
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
21697 STATE HIGHWAY 56, Austin, MN 55912
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering First Step Adams may also want to explore other schools in the area. NEW DOMINION SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 13.2 miles away). Another option is GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Grand Meadow). Additionally, SOUTHLAND ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Adams). For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAND SENIOR HIGH Adams | 0.2 mi | 2.2 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEMENTARY Adams | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| SOUTHLAND MIDDLE Adams | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SMEC ALC Austin | 10.5 mi | 7.1 |
| RESET Austin | 10.5 mi | — |
| Next Step East (Grand Meadow) Grand Meadow | 12.1 mi | — |
| Enrich GM Austin | 12.6 mi | — |
| GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY Grand Meadow | 12.6 mi | 8.3 |
| GRAND MEADOW MIDDLE Grand Meadow | 12.6 mi | 2.8 |
| GRAND MEADOW SENIOR HIGH Grand Meadow | 12.6 mi | 3.3 |
| LEROY ELEMENTARY Leroy | 11.0 mi | 6.7 |
| LEROY SECONDARY Leroy | 11.0 mi | 4.7 |
| CARDS Program Austin | 11.1 mi | — |
| LYLE ELEMENTARY Lyle | 12.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Lyle High School Lyle | 12.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Lyle Middle Lyle | 12.0 mi | 4.2 |
| NEW DOMINION ACADEMY Austin | 13.2 mi | — |
| NEW DOMINION SCHOOL Austin | 13.2 mi | 8.6 |
| NEVELN ELEMENTARY Austin | 13.3 mi | 5.3 |
| I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Austin | 13.4 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55912 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,205
Median Home Value
$161,800
Median Rent
$864/mo
Population
29,438
College Educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
37.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding First Step Adams has a median household income of $68,205. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $161,800, with a median rent of $864/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.0%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about First Step Adams
What grades does First Step Adams serve?
First Step Adams serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend First Step Adams?
First Step Adams has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
Is First Step Adams a charter school?
No, First Step Adams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Step Adams a Title I school?
No, First Step Adams is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Step Adams?
70.0% of students at First Step Adams qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,804/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Austin). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mower County
- Phone
- (507) 438-5397
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM- District Enrollment
- 179
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $45,185
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