Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avon Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Avon, CO, covering an area of approximately 108.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avon Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Empowering students to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Avon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Elementary School's ranking?
Avon Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Avon Elementary School often compared to?
Avon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestake Peak School, Red Sandstone Elementary School, Eagle County Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Avon Elementary School?
242 students attend Avon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Avon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avon Elementary School?
Avon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avon Elementary School offer ?
Avon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avon Elementary School part of?
Avon Elementary School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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