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#1869 of 2,228 schools in WA

Adams Elementary

Elementary School · Wapato School District · Wapato, WA

A Wapato School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1309 S Camas Ave, Wapato, WA 98951

  • Math 13% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-39.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$19,515
Chronic Absenteeism44.4%

Students at Adams Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average465/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,083

Median home value

$214,000

Median rent

$871/mo

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Satus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.13–50.3 mi309Compare →
Wapato Online Academy K-5Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–50.8 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wapato School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$19,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adams Elementary is listed in Wapato School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adams Elementary

Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Wapato, WA, part of Wapato School District, serving approximately 387 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,869 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adams Elementary

What grades does Adams Elementary serve?

Adams Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Adams Elementary?

Adams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 15.5:1. 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 WA?

Adams Elementary ranks #1,869 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Adams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Adams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

94.1% 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.4%
Area population (ZIP 98951)
12,935
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
29.8
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98951; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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