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Adams Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Cary, North Carolina · Wake County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students655
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch61%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
655
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
61%-21.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Adams Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Cary, North Carolina. The school enrolls 655 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityCary
ZIP27511
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472001826

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment655
White38.5%
Hispanic / Latino36.2%
Black / African American17.7%
Asian3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
38.5%
Hispanic
36.2%
Black
17.7%
Asian
3.2%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %61%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)