Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Avondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avondale Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Avondale, CO, covering approximately 1,832.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 25.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is 44.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avondale Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
"RELATIONSHIPS before rigor, GRACE before grades, PATIENCE before programs, LOVE before lessons." -Brad Johnson (educator)
School Rankings
Avondale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avondale Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avondale Elementary School's ranking?
Avondale Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Avondale Elementary School often compared to?
Avondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineland Elementary School, Rye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
156 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Avondale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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