Adams Elementary

805 CARY TOWNE BLVD CARY NC 27511

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 94 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Adams Elementary

Adams Elementary School is recognized as one of the best Elementary Schools in North Carolina, catering to a diverse range of students while excelling in academics and personalized learning. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1, we give appropriate attention to each learner and appropriately focused attention to each learner. Adams Elementary School achieves above average proficiency in both math (62%) and reading (53%) and offers both enrichment and remedial programs to fulfill the needs of all students. The resource-laden environment of the school includes a media center stocked with current resources, technology tools to support research and literacy learning, and computers for each student as needed. Parents highly-favor our school for the strong academic outcomes children achieve, the diversity offered to students, and the support level of the community that surrounds the school. With an intentional growth, enrichment, and achievement progression, Adams Elementary School is an exceptional Elementary School in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

805 CARY TOWNE BLVD CARY NC 27511

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Phone

(919) 460-3431

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
525
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 94 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Adams Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

94

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44%
Asian 8%
Hispanic 24.2%
Black 18.9%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
44%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
18.9%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 525
52.2%
274 Female
47.8%
251 Male

Student Population

525 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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FAQ

Q1: What does the curriculum look like at Adams Elementary School?

A: Adams Elementary uses North Carolina academic standards in reading, math, science, and social studies as the foundation of our curriculum while also offering opportunities for enrichment in the categories of arts, music, technology, and physical education.

Q2: Are there before- and after-school programs?

A: Yes, we provide organized programs for all students that offer supervision, homework support, and enrichment activities in order to meet the needs of working families and to support student development.

Q3: Is Adams Elementary School safe?

A: Adams Elementary has secure entrances, monitored hallways during student movement, emergency procedures important to safety, and staff trained in safety protocols in order to provide a safe learning while the children are in our care.

Q4: How can I be involved as a parent?

A: As a parent, you can volunteer to help classroom teachers, get involved in the parent-teacher association (PTA) meetings or functions, attend school events, and help to support extracurricular programs to enhance our student's experiences here at Adams Elementary.

Q5: Does Adams Elementary provide transportation?

A: Adams Elementary provides transportation services to students based on eligibility requirements in order to ensure safe passage and convenience for students as they travel to and from school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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