Avondale Elementary School

Summary:

Avondale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 328 students in grades PK-5 in Birmingham, Alabama, a city where the Birmingham City School District is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly African American, making up 73.48% of the enrollment, with 75.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Avondale Elementary School consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.52% to 21.82% in mathematics and 30.91% to 42.86% in English language arts, compared to state averages of 42.16% to 63.07%. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom quartile of Alabama elementary schools, with significant disparities in performance between White students and their African American and low-income peers. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 16.4 students per teacher, suggests potential for improvement with targeted interventions and support.

Nearby schools serving similar demographics, such as Oliver K5 School and Hayes K8, also face challenges in academic performance, indicating that Avondale Elementary School's struggles are not unique. By learning from the successes and failures of these schools, as well as addressing the underlying factors contributing to the persistent racial achievement gap and the challenges of a high-poverty student population, Avondale Elementary School may be able to make progress in improving educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4000 8th Ct S
       Birmingham, AL  35222


(205) 231-7130

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,435 Help


Students who attend Avondale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
High:    Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.5%
White:
14.9%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details Avondale Elementary School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 10th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.5%), White (14.9%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 4th best among 26 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Elementary School is $10,435. 18 elementary schools in the Birmingham City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avondale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Elementary School 567th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Avondale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avondale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.94 609th 623 2.2%
2005 14.90 640th 688 7.0%
2006 30.91 551st 689 20.0%
2007 42.77 454th 698 35.0%
2008 18.22 649th 698 7.0%
2009 29.34 572nd 696 17.8%
2010 28.52 581st 704 17.5%
2011 24.92 617th 709 13.0%
2012 19.49 639th 696 8.2%
2013 21.40 640th 696 8.0%
2014 27.62 536th 695 22.9%
2015 14.74 620th 691 10.3%
2016 11.48 629th 691 9.0%
2017 16.03 589th 688 14.4%
2018 18.19 566th 680 16.8%
2019 12.44 619th 681 9.1%
2021 11.38 643rd 692 7.1%
2022 13.70 595th 687 13.4%
2023 11.95 611th 680 10.1%
2024 17.51 567th 684 17.1%
See the entire list of Alabama Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.46 304th 392 22.4%
2024 37.27 243rd 395 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.35 501st 567 11.6%
2018 17.72 573rd 651 12.0%
2019 5.70 647th 649 0.3%
2021 12.85 615th 653 5.8%
2022 16.12 571st 651 12.3%
2023 8.75 614th 623 1.4%
2024 16.59 576th 670 14.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.91 557th 639 12.8%
2018 16.92 556th 640 13.1%
2019 9.66 614th 646 5.0%
2021 12.85 602nd 656 8.2%
2022 12.92 591st 656 9.9%
2023 12.39 585th 645 9.3%
2024 17.56 552nd 650 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.27 546th 639 14.6%
2018 22.91 511th 650 21.4%
2019 17.43 558th 650 14.2%
2021 11.51 625th 669 6.6%
2022 15.74 565th 669 15.5%
2023 12.02 586th 649 9.7%
2024 19.30 530th 655 19.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.70 311th 336 7.4%
2018 29.74 329th 423 22.2%
2019 21.13 380th 426 10.8%
2021 22.05 372nd 426 12.7%
2022 27.87 322nd 426 24.4%
2023 17.49 399th 427 6.6%
2024 23.75 356th 420 15.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Avondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.19 66th 535 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Avondale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 438 438
1989 137 283 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 169 280 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 170 329 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 143 337 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 123 349 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 95 408 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 71 428 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 71 428 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 57 404 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 46 419 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 45 348 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 44 338 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 40 321 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 24 367 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 24 367 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 25 570 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2005 20 349 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 16 365 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 14 330 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 7 333 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 16 405 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 16 469 5 39 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2011 23 433 1 32 1 0 4 0 494
2012 20 393 2 37 1 1 6 0 460
2013 36 393 3 36 0 0 8 0 476
2014 46 432 0 33 0 0 12 0 523
2015 65 426 0 42 0 0 13 0 546
2016 67 444 0 42 0 4 8 0 565
2017 68 440 2 30 0 11 9 0 560
2018 67 478 2 26 4 4 2 0 583
2019 66 467 2 24 5 8 1 0 573
2020 51 430 2 19 5 2 4 0 513
2021 30 378 1 22 5 3 2 0 441
2022 37 258 0 23 1 0 6 0 325
2023 49 241 0 28 0 0 10 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avondale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 23.0 19.0 0
1989 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1990 451 28.0 16.1 0
1991 504 31.0 16.2 n/a
1992 483 32.0 15.0 n/a
1993 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1994 506 31.0 16.3 n/a
1995 501 32.5 15.4 n/a
1996 501 32.5 15.4 n/a
1997 463 30.9 15.0 79.9
1998 470 29.9 15.7 81.3
1999 396 30.0 13.2 71
2000 387 29.0 13.3 65.6
2001 366 28.0 13.1 48.6
2002 396 26.2 15.1 89.6
2003 396 26.2 15.1 89.6
2004 604 39.1 15.4 87.7
2005 377 28.0 13.5 87
2006 392 30.0 13.1 90.1
2007 358 29.8 12.0 88.8
2008 361 27.0 13.4 89.2
2009 455 36.8 12.2 86.8
2010 530 31.0 17.1 89.8
2011 494 32.0 15.4 62.1
2012 460 29.0 15.8 88.9
2013 476 33.0 14.4 76.3
2014 523 32.0 16.3 76.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 57.1
2016 565 30.0 18.8 54.3
2017 560 31.0 18.0 62.1
2018 583 30.0 19.4 78
2019 573 29.0 19.7 77.1
2020 513 29.0 17.6 76.6
2021 441 28.3 15.5 77.6
2022 325 21.0 15.4 75.4
2023 328 20.0 16.4 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avondale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 23.0 19.0 0
1989 428 21.0 20.3 n/a
1990 451 28.0 16.1 0
1991 504 31.0 16.2 n/a
1992 483 32.0 15.0 n/a
1993 474 30.0 15.8 n/a
1994 506 31.0 16.3 n/a
1995 501 32.5 15.4 n/a
1996 501 32.5 15.4 n/a
1997 463 30.9 15.0 79.9
1998 470 29.9 15.7 81.3
1999 396 30.0 13.2 71
2000 387 29.0 13.3 65.6
2001 366 28.0 13.1 48.6
2002 396 26.2 15.1 89.6
2003 396 26.2 15.1 89.6
2004 604 39.1 15.4 87.7
2005 377 28.0 13.5 87
2006 392 30.0 13.1 90.1
2007 358 29.8 12.0 88.8
2008 361 27.0 13.4 89.2
2009 455 36.8 12.2 86.8
2010 530 31.0 17.1 89.8
2011 494 32.0 15.4 62.1
2012 460 29.0 15.8 88.9
2013 476 33.0 14.4 76.3
2014 523 32.0 16.3 76.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 57.1
2016 565 30.0 18.8 54.3
2017 560 31.0 18.0 62.1
2018 583 30.0 19.4 78
2019 573 29.0 19.7 77.1
2020 513 29.0 17.6 76.6
2021 441 28.3 15.5 77.6
2022 325 21.0 15.4 75.4
2023 328 20.0 16.4 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,770 (17.0%) $8,662 (83.0%) $10,435

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 619th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 611th of 680 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Avondale Elementary School)30.318
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)30.819.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Avondale Elementary School)21.16.5
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.311.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Avondale Elementary School)19.13.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham City)21.312.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573328
 42.8%
African American467241
 48.4%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2428
 16.7%
Pacific Islander80
 100%
White6649
 25.8%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%75.6%
 1.5%


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Avondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students who attend Avondale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
High : Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

Students at Avondale Elementary School are 73% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Avondale Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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