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ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7401 JACOBS CREEK DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE 68512LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
762
Students
Total enrolled
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 762 students in grades PK–05 in LINCOLN, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,943 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in LINCOLN, Nebraska, serving grades PK–05 with 762 students. The district invests $14,943 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

762
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution381 male · 381 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
11%
76%
Asian11%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317284002211

Academic Outcomes at ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68512

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,943
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,575
Student Support$2,839
Administration$1,793
Operations$2,241
Other$1,494
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,943 spent per student, an estimated $6,620 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
57%
State government
30.0%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+9 more
↓
Middle
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOLSCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOLIRVING MIDDLE SCHOOLGOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLSOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLNORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyLancaster County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)436-1121
NCES ID: 317284002211
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LINCOLN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,268 students · 09–12
● 46 opp21% FRL
High
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
2,196 students · 09–12
● 46 opp59% FRL
High
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
2,171 students · 09–12
● 52 opp26% FRL
High
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL
2,072 students · 09–12
● 46 opp55% FRL
High
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
1,929 students · 09–12
● 46 opp17% FRL
High
LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
1,812 students · 09–12
62% FRL
Mid
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,136 students · 06–08
22% FRL
Mid
SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
917 students · 06–08
● 48 opp
District School Rankings
Location
7401 JACOBS CREEK DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE 68512
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.