Avalon Elementary School

1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Avalon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Avalon Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Avalon is here to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence and make positive contributions to the world.

School Rankings

Avalon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avalon Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1340 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
30-34%
40%
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
34.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avalon Elementary School's ranking?
Avalon Elementary School is ranked #1340 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Avalon Elementary School often compared to?
Avalon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthem Elementary School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?
313 students attend Avalon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Avalon Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avalon Elementary School offer ?
Avalon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avalon Elementary School part of?
Avalon Elementary School is part of Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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