Avondale East Elementary School (Closed 2013)

455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Avondale East Elementary School serves 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(11-12)
60-69%
84%
(11-12)
60-69%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
40%
7%
White
29%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Avondale East Elementary School?
185 students attend Avondale East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Avondale East Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale East Elementary School?
Avondale East Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avondale East Elementary School offer ?
Avondale East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Avondale East Elementary School part of?
Avondale East Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools.

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