Avondale Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Avondale Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
547 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
9%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Black
52%
19%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
35%
57%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
65%
0.60

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
547 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Avondale Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Marion School District.

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