First Step Adams serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Step Adams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
First Step Adams's student population of 10 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Adams is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend First Step Adams?
10 students attend First Step Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of First Step Adams students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does First Step Adams offer ?
First Step Adams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Step Adams part of?
First Step Adams is part of Southern Mn Education Consortium School District.
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