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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
52%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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 13:1.
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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