Serving 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
22%
54%
Black
23%
13%
White
33%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School's ranking?
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School often compared to?
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost Elementary School, Joe Hubenak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School?
1,025 students attend Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School?
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School offer ?
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School part of?
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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