Frequently used term definition:
Average Daily Membership (ADM) is a count by town of resident and state-placed students who receive an elementary or secondary education at public expense. Resident students are counted during the period from the 11th to the 30th day of the current school year, while state-placed students are counted for the school year prior to the current census period. Data are used in calculating equalized pupils which are used to determine the homestead tax rates.