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Adams Elementary School

Q: Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Adams Elementary School ranks 307 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

307^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Carroll, Iowa, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 239 students. It is part of the Carroll Community School District, which is ranked 206 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key metric that differentiates Adams Elementary is its declining statewide ranking and rating. The school has seen a steady drop in its ranking, from 118th out of 616 Iowa elementary schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 307th out of 576 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been inconsistent, with some years seeing better results and other years seeing lower scores compared to the state and district averages. Another notable factor is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 13.0% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Comparing Adams Elementary to nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary School, reveals some similarities in terms of free and reduced lunch rates, but differences in statewide rankings, test scores, and other metrics. This suggests that Adams Elementary may face unique challenges that require targeted interventions to improve overall student outcomes.

232

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,265

Per pupil spending ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401

(712) 792-8040

District: Carroll Community School District

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carroll Middle School
High:	Carroll High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Hispanic:

12.9%

African American:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2022 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2022)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg73%

307^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

206^th of 313Carroll Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	307 of 576	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	338 of 557	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	308 of 565	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	403 of 574	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.3	358 of 567	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.7	395 of 603	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.3	208 of 567	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.5	326 of 574	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.4	192 of 599	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.6	118 of 616	80.8%	★★★★☆
2014	71.2	146 of 603	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	50.1	375 of 624	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.0	138 of 626	78.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%~ state avg

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adams Elementary School	Public	3-4	1026 N Adams St	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8040	232	18	12.9	44.4%	175 (75.4%)	17 (7.3%)	30 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	53.2	307^th of 576 public elementary schools	46.7%		49.1	338^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.3%	31	66.3	75.4			80.4	74.6				$11,265	$515	$10,750
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	525 East 18th Street	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8030	419	30	13.7	40.1%	302 (72.1%)	22 (5.3%)	67 (16.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$13,536	$609	$12,927
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	227	18	12.7	35.7%	218 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.5	232^nd of 576 public elementary schools	59.7%		56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%	58	75.9	86.2	63.6	76.9	82.8	92.9	86.4	69.2	59.1	$13,937	$458	$13,480
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Clinton Street	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 663-4311	141	9	14.8	48.2%	130 (92.2%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	74.5	123^rd of 576 public elementary schools	78.6%		83.8	46^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.7%	77	71.4	82.4	78.3		90.5	76.5	82.6		87.0	$16,023	$634	$15,389
Cr-B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 999-2845	233	14	16.4	50.2%	210 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	61.4	250^th of 576 public elementary schools	56.6%		70.6	155^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.2%	95	60.0	80.0	88.2		70.0	63.3	91.2		79.4	$33,472	$1,162	$32,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Elementary School

Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Adams Elementary School ranks 307^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Adams Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carroll Middle School
High : Carroll High School

What district is Adams Elementary School in?

Carroll Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary School?

Students at Adams Elementary School are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Adams Elementary School.

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