Excellent
#214 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 17% in state
Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR
An Eugene Sd 4j elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
950 W 22nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
- Math 45% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Adams Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), 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
$93,136
Median home value
$494,000
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
57.4%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'hara Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Camas Ridge Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Eugene Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 88 | 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.
Eugene Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #7 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elementary School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary School
What grades does Adams Elementary School serve?
Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Elementary School rank in OR?
Adams Elementary School ranks #214 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Adams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Adams Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (541) 790-5000
- Area population (ZIP 97405)
- 46,870
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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.
- 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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97405; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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