Gerald Adams Elementary School

Summary:

Gerald Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Key West, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 669 students. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 21 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Gerald Adams has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (36.17%) and Hispanic (37.97%) students, the school has experienced significant challenges. It has seen a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.0% in 2018-2019 to 26.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Sugarloaf School, Horace O'Bryant School, May Sands Montessori School, Sigsbee Charter School, and Poinciana Elementary School. Additionally, Gerald Adams consistently underperforms the Monroe district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (73.09% in 2022-2023) at Gerald Adams may be contributing factors to the school's underperformance compared to the nearby schools. Despite having the highest spending per student ($16,980 in 2022-2023) among the schools analyzed, the school's academic outcomes have declined, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating in the most recent years. This suggests that the school's higher spending may not be translating into improved academic performance, and there is an opportunity for Gerald Adams to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific challenges faced by its student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5855 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-1610

District: Monroe

SchoolDigger Rank:
1969^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,980

Students who attend Gerald Adams Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Key West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 665

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.3%

Hispanic:

38.0%

White:

19.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gerald Adams Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.3%), Hispanic (38%), White (19.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerald Adams Elementary School is 14.1. 8 elementary schools in the Monroe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gerald Adams Elementary School employs 46.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerald Adams Elementary School is $16,980, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Monroe School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gerald Adams Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Monroe:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe 21^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	51.01	850^th	1688	49.6%
2007	60.28	737^th	1786	58.7%
2008	68.63	574^th	1789	67.9%
2009	55.14	876^th	1847	52.6%
2010	53.30	963^rd	1919	49.8%
2011	47.77	1101^st	1985	44.5%
2012	51.94	956^th	1984	51.8%
2013	41.76	1189^th	2029	41.4%
2014	31.41	1480^th	2064	28.3%
2016	52.70	984^th	2087	52.9%
2017	55.07	925^th	2112	56.2%
2018	57.35	875^th	2118	58.7%
2019	53.78	995^th	2182	54.4%
2021	40.54	1296^th	2247	42.3%
2022	33.02	1487^th	2219	33.0%
2023	22.22	1826^th	2240	18.5%
2024	17.53	1969^th	2256	12.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	270	90	10	85	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1989	246	104	15	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1990	247	101	18	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1991	271	121	13	114	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
1992	279	118	7	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1993	278	117	8	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
1994	254	120	8	153	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
1995	264	85	1	135	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1996	264	85	1	135	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1997	276	77	2	147	1	n/a	n/a	0	503
1998	330	92	3	148	1	n/a	n/a	0	574
1999	305	103	2	160	2	n/a	n/a	0	572
2000	291	104	1	167	3	n/a	n/a	0	566
2001	267	107	1	172	2	n/a	n/a	0	549
2002	303	117	4	174	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
2003	303	117	4	174	2	n/a	n/a	0	600
2004	275	123	6	183	2	n/a	n/a	0	589
2005	233	89	3	168	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
2006	231	94	3	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	503
2007	190	98	4	180	1	n/a	n/a	23	496
2008	159	109	5	200	0	n/a	n/a	18	491
2009	149	115	4	207	1	n/a	n/a	17	493
2010	139	129	4	205	2	n/a	n/a	5	484
2011	131	126	4	220	2	0	4	0	487
2012	131	140	2	241	1	0	11	0	526
2013	127	138	1	261	1	0	15	0	543
2014	135	133	1	264	0	0	9	0	542
2015	122	147	3	263	0	0	9	0	544
2016	106	158	2	280	0	0	11	0	557
2017	116	162	1	280	0	0	7	0	566
2018	116	179	3	285	0	0	14	0	597
2019	110	167	4	266	1	0	18	0	566
2020	129	181	6	263	1	0	20	0	600
2021	118	183	7	228	1	0	20	0	557
2022	140	228	10	273	1	1	25	0	678
2023	137	242	7	254	1	3	25	0	669
2024	131	255	8	253	0	1	17	0	665

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	27.0	16.8	52.7
1989	448	27.0	16.5	52.5
1990	459	25.0	18.3	58
1991	519	31.0	16.7	64.2
1992	513	30.0	17.1	37
1993	538	30.0	17.9	47
1994	536	0.0	0.0	56.2
1995	485	27.0	18.0	52.2
1996	485	27.0	18.0	52.2
1997	503	32.0	15.7	52.7
1998	574	36.0	15.9	55.2
1999	572	35.0	16.3	65.6
2000	566	39.0	14.5	61
2001	549	36.0	15.3	61.4
2002	600	47.0	12.8	63
2003	600	47.0	12.8	63
2004	589	39.0	15.1	63
2005	495	39.0	12.7	61
2006	503	46.0	10.9	57.5
2007	496	43.0	11.5	59.2
2008	491	45.0	10.9	67
2009	493	44.0	11.7	68.5
2010	484	47.0	10.3	76.4
2011	487	41.5	11.7	75.4
2012	526	38.9	13.5	70.5
2013	543	36.0	15.0	68.7
2014	542	35.0	15.4	75.6
2015	544	41.0	13.2	75.6
2016	557	45.0	12.3	74.9
2017	566	46.0	12.3	74.4
2018	597	47.0	12.7	85.8
2019	566	37.0	15.2	76.7
2020	600	44.0	13.6	75
2021	557	42.0	13.2	60
2022	678	46.0	14.7	45.9
2023	669	43.5	15.3	73.1
2024	665	46.8	14.1	69.5

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 Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	27.0	16.8	52.7
1989	448	27.0	16.5	52.5
1990	459	25.0	18.3	58
1991	519	31.0	16.7	64.2
1992	513	30.0	17.1	37
1993	538	30.0	17.9	47
1994	536	0.0	0.0	56.2
1995	485	27.0	18.0	52.2
1996	485	27.0	18.0	52.2
1997	503	32.0	15.7	52.7
1998	574	36.0	15.9	55.2
1999	572	35.0	16.3	65.6
2000	566	39.0	14.5	61
2001	549	36.0	15.3	61.4
2002	600	47.0	12.8	63
2003	600	47.0	12.8	63
2004	589	39.0	15.1	63
2005	495	39.0	12.7	61
2006	503	46.0	10.9	57.5
2007	496	43.0	11.5	59.2
2008	491	45.0	10.9	67
2009	493	44.0	11.7	68.5
2010	484	47.0	10.3	76.4
2011	487	41.5	11.7	75.4
2012	526	38.9	13.5	70.5
2013	543	36.0	15.0	68.7
2014	542	35.0	15.4	75.6
2015	544	41.0	13.2	75.6
2016	557	45.0	12.3	74.9
2017	566	46.0	12.3	74.4
2018	597	47.0	12.7	85.8
2019	566	37.0	15.2	76.7
2020	600	44.0	13.6	75
2021	557	42.0	13.2	60
2022	678	46.0	14.7	45.9
2023	669	43.5	15.3	73.1
2024	665	46.8	14.1	69.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gerald Adams Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$431 (3.1%)	$13,352 (96.9%)	$13,783
2019	$742 (5.6%)	$12,459 (94.4%)	$13,201
2020	$503 (3.6%)	$13,536 (96.4%)	$14,039
2021	$902 (5.7%)	$15,060 (94.4%)	$15,961
2022	$1,554 (10.0%)	$14,059 (90.0%)	$15,613
2023	$1,938 (11.4%)	$15,043 (88.6%)	$16,980

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerald Adams Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 995^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1826^th of 2240 Elementary schools	35.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	77	47	30%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	70	52	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	62	53	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	61	57	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	58	55	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	56	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	60	51	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	52	31	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe)	62	55	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	57	35	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe)	66	54	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Gerald Adams Elementary School)	54	29	25%
5th Grade Science (Monroe)	65	44	21%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	669	18.2%
African American	167	242	44.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	266	254	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	110	137	24.5%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	73.1%	3.6%

Schools Near Gerald Adams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	665	47	14.1	69.5%	131 (19.7%)	255 (38.3%)	253 (38.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	17.5	1969^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.7%		22.2	1826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%	143	38.0	31.0	40.0					40.0	27.0	29.0				45.0					$16,980	$1,938	$15,043
Sigsbee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	939 Felton Rd	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 294-1861	545	43	12.5	21.1%	339 (62.2%)	27 (5.0%)	94 (17.2%)	24 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.2%)	72.7	579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.3%		77.1	465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	114	76.0	62.0	59.0	73.0	75.0	67.0	94.0	74.0	57.0	77.0	59.0	85.0	82.0	63.0	70.0	94.0		86.0	$15,291	$1,353	$13,937
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Kennedy Dr	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 293-1630	552	42	13.1	65.0%	115 (20.8%)	210 (38.0%)	207 (37.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	46.5	1187^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.4%		42.3	1277^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	90	56.0	47.0	43.0					55.0	55.0	59.0				51.0					$17,433	$1,613	$15,821
Horace O'Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-8	1105 Leon St	Key West	33040	Monroe County	Monroe	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 296-5628	994	68	14.6	55.1%	193 (19.4%)	258 (26.0%)	487 (49.0%)	13 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.0%)	20.9	1881^st of 2256 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.8	1881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		44.0	48.0	33.0	39.0	26.0	35.0		54.0	46.0	36.0	30.0	29.0	27.0	26.0	32.0	84.0	95.0	46.0	$16,319	$1,661	$14,657
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	86	5	17.2	25.6%	58 (67.4%)	3 (3.5%)	14 (16.3%)	3 (3.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.1%)								(n/a)	64.0				70.0			55.0				60.0						64.0	$17,108	$889	$16,219
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	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	678	43	15.7	29.5%	420 (61.9%)	30 (4.4%)	189 (27.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)	45.4	1208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%		45.5	1198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.5%	10	62.0	55.0	50.0	39.0	68.0	51.0		67.0	57.0	53.0	41.0	71.0	69.0	47.0	67.0	97.0		78.0	$15,792	$1,415	$14,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald Adams Elementary School

What district is Gerald Adams Elementary School in?

Monroe

What is the racial makeup of Gerald Adams Elementary School?

Students at Gerald Adams Elementary School are 38% African American, 38% Hispanic, 20% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 665 students attended Gerald Adams Elementary School.

Is Gerald Adams Elementary School a good school?

Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Gerald Adams Elementary School attend?

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

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