Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Avondale East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 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%
21%
Black
40%
6%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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 School District.
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