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Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks 1516 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1516^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gerald Adams Elementary School is a public school in Key West, FL, serving 674 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Monroe district, which is ranked 19th out of 70 districts in Florida.

This school serves a high-needs community, with 74.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—the highest rate among nearby schools. Over the past decade, the school has experienced a significant academic decline, dropping from a 3-star rating and 59th percentile ranking in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating and 32nd percentile in 2025-2026. While the school spends $19,445 per student—more than any nearby school—this investment has not yet translated into strong overall results. However, there are bright spots: 3rd graders perform at or above state averages in both English Language Arts (62%) and Math (64%), and 4th graders achieve an impressive 73% proficiency in Math, well above the state average of 65%. Chronic absenteeism has also improved significantly, dropping from 35.8% in 2021-2022 to 18.4% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Gerald Adams faces unique challenges. Poinciana Elementary School, which has a similar poverty level (66.37% free/reduced lunch), consistently outperforms Gerald Adams in state rankings and most subjects, particularly in 5th-grade Math (70% vs. 37%) and Science (54% vs. 35%). Meanwhile, Sigsbee Charter School, with much lower poverty (19.21% free/reduced lunch), achieves proficiency rates 20-40 percentage points higher in nearly every subject. These comparisons highlight that while economic factors play a role, other schools in the area have found more effective strategies to support student success.

674

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,445

Per pupil spending ?

74.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-1610

District: Monroe

Students who attend Gerald Adams Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Key West High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.7%

Hispanic:

39.5%

White:

16.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2024 → 32nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 32nd (2026) from a 13th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Science scores 25 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Monroe's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

1,516^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Monroe

19^th of 70Monroe among Florida 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	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	1516 of 2240	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.3	1746 of 2258	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.5	1969 of 2256	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.2	1826 of 2240	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.0	1487 of 2219	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.5	1296 of 2247	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.8	995 of 2182	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	875 of 2118	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.1	925 of 2112	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.7	984 of 2087	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	31.4	1480 of 2064	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.8	1189 of 2029	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.9	956 of 1984	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.8	1101 of 1985	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.3	963 of 1919	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.1	876 of 1847	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.6	574 of 1789	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.3	737 of 1786	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.0	850 of 1688	49.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math59%-5 vs state

English Language Arts51%-9 vs state

Science35%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gerald Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5855 College Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1610	674	43	15.8	74.6%	114 (16.9%)	274 (40.7%)	266 (39.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	35.4	1516^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.3%		26.3	1746^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.7%	230	62.0	49.0	39.0					64.0	73.0	37.0				35.0					$19,445	$1,057	$18,388
Sigsbee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	939 Felton Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 294-1861	531	5	106.2	19.2%	344 (64.8%)	22 (4.1%)	81 (15.3%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	62 (11.7%)	74.5	516^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.0%		79.5	414^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.7%	102	84.0	70.0	73.0	85.0	83.0	69.0	100.0	71.0	55.0	79.0	74.0	87.0	30.0	74.0	86.0	89.0			$16,555	$63	$16,492
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Kennedy Dr	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1630	556	41	13.5	66.4%	99 (17.8%)	229 (41.2%)	204 (36.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	43.9	1302^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.9%		40.3	1351^st of 2258 public elementary schools	40.2%	49	28.0	52.0	57.0					60.0	75.0	70.0				54.0					$19,708	$1,036	$18,672
Horace O'Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-8	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 296-5628	1,011	69	14.6	60.8%	173 (17.1%)	297 (29.4%)	487 (48.2%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.5%)	23.4	1837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%		19.4	1928^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.6%	91	58.0	20.0	59.0	44.0	45.0	44.0		68.0	25.0	49.0	38.0	36.0	21.0	51.0	30.0	98.0	100.0	62.0	$17,445	$944	$16,500
May Sands Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1400 United St Ste 110	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 293-1400	90	1	90.0	25.6%	57 (63.3%)	4 (4.4%)	20 (22.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)								(n/a)	67.0							58.0											$14,458	$263	$14,195
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	241 Trumbo Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 293-1400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sugarloaf School	Public	PK, KG-8	255 Crane Blvd	Summerland Key	33042	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	No	(305) 745-3282	651	41	15.8	33.0%	381 (58.5%)	37 (5.7%)	198 (30.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	42.7	1328^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.7%		49.6	1122^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	50.3%	206	53.0	56.0	48.0	71.0	66.0	46.0		66.0	48.0	58.0	67.0	71.0	59.0	46.0	43.0	95.0		78.0	$17,715	$764	$16,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald Adams Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gerald Adams Elementary School?

Students at Gerald Adams Elementary School are 41% African American, 39% Hispanic, 17% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Gerald Adams Elementary School a good school?

Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks 1516^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 674 students attended Gerald Adams Elementary School.

What district is Gerald Adams Elementary School in?

Monroe

What schools do graduates of Gerald Adams Elementary School attend?

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

High : Key West High School

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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