Adams Elementary School

1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adams Elementary School serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 52 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Working together to achieve success for all students.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
52 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Lincoln Education Service District 27.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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