Avondale East Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Avondale East Elementary School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
40%
7%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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 School District.
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