Adams Elementary

Public K-6

 2850 Club House Rd.
       Costa Mesa, CA  92626-4705


(714) 424-7935

District: Newport-Mesa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2631st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Adams Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
High:    Estancia High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.5%
White:
13.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.2% Help


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Compare Details Adams Elementary ranks better than 55.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 16th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.1. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.5%), White (13.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 16.3, which is the 3rd best among 21 elementary schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Adams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Elementary 2631st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Adams Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Newport-Mesa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport-Mesa Unified 381st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.48 2969th 4809 38.3%
2005 33.10 3103rd 4822 35.6%
2006 43.35 2533rd 4818 47.4%
2007 52.47 2184th 5113 57.3%
2008 49.81 2382nd 5113 53.4%
2009 43.20 2862nd 5193 44.9%
2010 38.00 3296th 5314 38.0%
2011 23.84 4411th 5377 18.0%
2012 33.54 3698th 5390 31.4%
2013 37.60 3487th 5530 36.9%
2015 34.91 3335th 5611 40.6%
2016 53.49 2325th 5614 58.6%
2017 57.20 2167th 5692 61.9%
2018 49.27 2610th 5662 53.9%
2019 65.19 1835th 5789 68.3%
2021 48.29 671st 1417 52.6%
2022 47.32 2676th 5883 54.5%
2023 48.10 2624th 5848 55.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.42 1480th 3246 54.4%
2019 67.37 603rd 3275 81.6%
2021 41.05 292nd 602 51.5%
2022 60.10 755th 3311 77.2%
2023 43.08 1612th 3240 50.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.92 2269th 2416 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 2106th 5084 58.6%
2019 74.99 920th 5173 82.2%
2021 56.23 405th 1110 63.5%
2022 51.76 2180th 5264 58.6%
2023 59.30 1777th 5355 66.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 2881st 5413 46.8%
2019 56.49 2146th 5492 60.9%
2021 44.91 625th 1267 50.7%
2022 42.41 2845th 5635 49.5%
2023 49.37 2430th 5595 56.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 2220th 5431 59.1%
2019 70.30 1506th 5510 72.7%
2021 50.64 561st 1272 55.9%
2022 50.87 2394th 5663 57.7%
2023 46.21 2663rd 5627 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.58 1998th 4830 58.6%
2019 74.23 953rd 4963 80.8%
2022 50.08 2195th 5084 56.8%
2023 55.22 1921st 5079 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Adams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 97 2 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1991 106 1 12 142 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 158 2 17 182 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 216 2 17 215 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 166 9 24 214 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 195 14 20 213 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 195 14 20 213 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 198 5 28 236 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 193 10 27 268 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 198 7 17 286 5 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 203 5 24 294 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 189 9 25 329 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 147 8 31 334 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 147 8 31 334 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 157 7 36 355 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 145 9 34 361 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 151 11 28 317 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 127 12 27 288 0 n/a n/a 1 455
2008 101 16 30 280 n/a n/a n/a 0 427
2009 117 18 35 336 0 8 4 0 518
2010 86 14 42 331 0 10 0 0 483
2011 72 15 30 331 1 11 0 0 460
2012 70 13 21 331 0 9 3 0 447
2013 56 12 22 346 0 8 5 0 449
2014 49 7 12 348 0 7 2 0 425
2015 54 9 17 339 0 3 5 0 427
2016 56 8 20 333 0 1 5 0 423
2017 62 8 15 349 0 2 7 0 443
2018 53 6 22 346 0 1 11 0 439
2019 48 4 19 328 1 0 8 0 408
2020 53 9 15 313 3 2 7 0 402
2021 48 4 11 252 2 2 7 0 326
2022 38 9 13 276 2 2 13 0 353
2023 49 10 15 261 2 1 17 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 134 5.0 26.8 n/a
1991 261 10.0 26.1 n/a
1992 359 10.2 35.1 56.8
1993 452 15.0 30.1 56
1994 413 15.0 27.5 58.4
1995 442 17.0 26.0 64
1996 442 17.0 26.0 64
1997 467 20.5 22.8 59.7
1998 499 23.5 21.2 53.5
1999 513 23.5 21.8 56.9
2000 528 26.5 19.9 59.1
2001 553 26.0 21.3 60.6
2002 521 25.3 20.6 64.3
2003 521 25.3 20.6 64.3
2004 555 27.7 20.0 62.3
2005 549 29.0 18.9 66.3
2006 507 28.3 17.9 62.1
2007 455 23.0 19.8 64.8
2008 427 28.0 15.3 73.5
2009 518 26.0 17.3 75.5
2010 483 23.2 20.7 75.8
2011 460 n/a n/a 76.5
2012 447 24.0 18.6 n/a
2013 449 23.0 19.5 84.2
2014 425 18.0 23.6 85.9
2015 427 19.0 22.4 83.8
2016 423 21.0 20.1 81.3
2017 443 19.0 23.3 65.7
2018 439 20.0 21.9 73.6
2019 408 19.4 20.9 71.6
2020 402 n/a n/a 53.2
2021 326 17.4 18.6 62
2022 353 18.9 18.6 50.7
2023 355 21.6 16.3 79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 134 5.0 26.8 n/a
1991 261 10.0 26.1 n/a
1992 359 10.2 35.1 56.8
1993 452 15.0 30.1 56
1994 413 15.0 27.5 58.4
1995 442 17.0 26.0 64
1996 442 17.0 26.0 64
1997 467 20.5 22.8 59.7
1998 499 23.5 21.2 53.5
1999 513 23.5 21.8 56.9
2000 528 26.5 19.9 59.1
2001 553 26.0 21.3 60.6
2002 521 25.3 20.6 64.3
2003 521 25.3 20.6 64.3
2004 555 27.7 20.0 62.3
2005 549 29.0 18.9 66.3
2006 507 28.3 17.9 62.1
2007 455 23.0 19.8 64.8
2008 427 28.0 15.3 73.5
2009 518 26.0 17.3 75.5
2010 483 23.2 20.7 75.8
2011 460 n/a n/a 76.5
2012 447 24.0 18.6 n/a
2013 449 23.0 19.5 84.2
2014 425 18.0 23.6 85.9
2015 427 19.0 22.4 83.8
2016 423 21.0 20.1 81.3
2017 443 19.0 23.3 65.7
2018 439 20.0 21.9 73.6
2019 408 19.4 20.9 71.6
2020 402 n/a n/a 53.2
2021 326 17.4 18.6 62
2022 353 18.9 18.6 50.7
2023 355 21.6 16.3 79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Adams Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%91.0%98.0%100.0%91.0%92.0%
201378.0%0.0%0.0%22.0%78.0%100.0%100.0%78.0%80.0%
201491.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201574.0%4.0%0.0%22.0%81.0%96.0%94.0%77.0%75.0%
201690.0%3.0%0.0%8.0%92.0%97.0%97.0%90.0%90.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%
201994.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%94.0%94.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1835th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2624th of 5848 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Elementary)66.743.2
 23.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.361.9
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)58.346
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.862.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Elementary)5642.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)6358.2
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)5633.3
 22.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)63.456.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Elementary)53.147.8
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)65.958.9
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)35.929.8
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)52.645.6
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Adams Elementary)26.625.5
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)44.838.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Elementary)66.750.8
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)66.363.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adams Elementary)55.622.2
 33.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)5351.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408355
 13%
African American410
 150%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic328261
 20.4%
Pacific Islander01
White4849
 2.1%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%79.2%
 7.6%


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Adams Elementary ranks 2631st of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Adams Elementary.

Students who attend Adams Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
High : Estancia High

Students at Adams Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.


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