Avondale Elementary School

Summary:

Avondale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avondale, Colorado, serving 144 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked 57 out of 116 districts in the state.

Avondale Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (63.89%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Villa Bella Expeditionary School, South Mesa Elementary, and North Mesa Elementary. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.86% to 84.66% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.5 to 15 over the past three years, Avondale Elementary has consistently underperformed the district and state in CMAS test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%) and Math (15.5%) for the 2023-2024 school year significantly lower than the district (42.2% and 28.6%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. This consistent underperformance has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

213 Highway 50 East
Avondale, CO 81022-9749

(719) 947-3484

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
846^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,394

Students who attend Avondale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vineland Middle School
High:	Pueblo County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.9%

White:

26.5%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avondale Elementary School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.9%), White (26.5%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 2^nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Compare Avondale Elementary School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Elementary School is $30,394, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Avondale Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avondale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	27.83	615^th	808	23.9%
2005	33.30	586^th	823	28.8%
2006	38.33	546^th	829	34.1%
2007	55.88	420^th	852	50.7%
2008	36.37	590^th	849	30.5%
2009	46.40	506^th	872	42.0%
2010	47.49	539^th	925	41.7%
2011	33.83	668^th	935	28.6%
2012	24.93	731^st	935	21.8%
2013	29.52	702^nd	954	26.4%
2014	39.43	615^th	962	36.1%
2015	21.06	739^th	938	21.2%
2016	23.26	695^th	914	24.0%
2017	25.51	678^th	929	27.0%
2019	14.99	836^th	965	13.4%
2024	12.40	846^th	943	10.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Colorado 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	Total
1988	161	9	0	127	0	n/a	n/a	297
1989	176	9	3	130	0	n/a	n/a	318
1990	161	7	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	302
1991	147	2	1	137	0	n/a	n/a	287
1992	124	2	2	131	1	n/a	n/a	260
1993	124	1	2	121	0	n/a	n/a	248
1994	130	1	2	115	0	n/a	n/a	248
1995	176	0	2	127	0	n/a	n/a	305
1996	176	0	2	127	0	n/a	n/a	305
1997	171	0	4	134	0	n/a	n/a	309
1998	180	2	4	136	0	n/a	n/a	322
1999	199	4	3	135	0	n/a	n/a	341
2000	157	9	1	133	2	n/a	n/a	302
2001	149	8	1	130	3	n/a	n/a	291
2002	129	6	2	155	4	n/a	n/a	296
2003	129	6	2	155	4	n/a	n/a	296
2004	112	4	1	137	4	n/a	n/a	258
2005	105	5	1	141	4	n/a	n/a	256
2006	79	6	1	131	4	n/a	n/a	221
2007	65	2	1	130	0	n/a	n/a	198
2008	71	2	0	135	3	n/a	n/a	211
2009	65	1	0	143	1	n/a	n/a	210
2010	70	1	1	132	0	n/a	n/a	204
2011	67	1	0	147	0	0	3	218
2012	68	1	0	148	2	0	3	222
2013	69	0	1	144	0	0	2	216
2014	72	0	0	138	2	0	12	224
2015	77	0	0	136	1	0	5	219
2016	75	0	0	124	0	0	8	207
2017	74	0	1	121	0	0	10	206
2018	67	0	0	127	0	0	13	207
2019	65	0	0	117	0	0	10	192
2020	66	0	0	96	0	0	8	170
2021	65	0	0	103	0	0	8	176
2022	47	0	0	91	0	0	5	143
2023	50	0	0	92	0	0	2	144
2024	45	0	0	112	4	0	9	170

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	297	14.3	20.7	n/a
1989	318	14.3	22.2	38.1
1990	302	14.3	21.1	45.7
1991	287	14.2	20.2	48.8
1992	260	14.0	18.5	55
1993	248	15.0	16.5	48.8
1994	248	14.2	17.5	52.4
1995	305	16.0	19.1	49.2
1996	305	16.0	19.1	49.2
1997	309	15.5	19.9	48.2
1998	322	15.0	21.5	45.7
1999	341	16.7	20.4	43.4
2000	302	19.2	15.7	50.7
2001	291	18.0	16.2	59.8
2002	296	17.9	16.5	73
2003	296	17.9	16.5	73
2004	258	16.0	16.1	82.9
2005	256	16.0	16.0	82.4
2006	221	15.9	13.9	87.8
2007	198	15.9	12.5	79.8
2008	211	17.0	12.4	78.7
2009	210	16.3	12.9	83.3
2010	204	17.7	11.5	80.4
2011	218	16.1	13.5	80.3
2012	222	15.3	14.4	80.6
2013	216	16.3	13.2	82.4
2014	224	17.3	12.9	80.4
2015	219	17.0	12.8	80.4
2016	207	16.0	12.9	73.9
2017	206	16.3	12.5	85
2018	207	14.7	14.0	88.4
2019	192	16.3	11.7	68.8
2020	170	13.8	12.3	87.6
2021	176	11.6	15.0	84.7
2022	143	11.3	12.5	83.9
2023	144	11.1	12.8	79.9
2024	170	11.0	15.4	77.1

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	297	14.3	20.7	n/a
1989	318	14.3	22.2	38.1
1990	302	14.3	21.1	45.7
1991	287	14.2	20.2	48.8
1992	260	14.0	18.5	55
1993	248	15.0	16.5	48.8
1994	248	14.2	17.5	52.4
1995	305	16.0	19.1	49.2
1996	305	16.0	19.1	49.2
1997	309	15.5	19.9	48.2
1998	322	15.0	21.5	45.7
1999	341	16.7	20.4	43.4
2000	302	19.2	15.7	50.7
2001	291	18.0	16.2	59.8
2002	296	17.9	16.5	73
2003	296	17.9	16.5	73
2004	258	16.0	16.1	82.9
2005	256	16.0	16.0	82.4
2006	221	15.9	13.9	87.8
2007	198	15.9	12.5	79.8
2008	211	17.0	12.4	78.7
2009	210	16.3	12.9	83.3
2010	204	17.7	11.5	80.4
2011	218	16.1	13.5	80.3
2012	222	15.3	14.4	80.6
2013	216	16.3	13.2	82.4
2014	224	17.3	12.9	80.4
2015	219	17.0	12.8	80.4
2016	207	16.0	12.9	73.9
2017	206	16.3	12.5	85
2018	207	14.7	14.0	88.4
2019	192	16.3	11.7	68.8
2020	170	13.8	12.3	87.6
2021	176	11.6	15.0	84.7
2022	143	11.3	12.5	83.9
2023	144	11.1	12.8	79.9
2024	170	11.0	15.4	77.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,801
2020	$11,850
2021	$11,358
2022	$14,891
2023	$30,394

Data source: Colorado 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Avondale Elementary School)	26.8	20.6	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)	44.1	42.8	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Avondale Elementary School)	13.5	9.4	4.1%
All Grades Math (Pueblo County School District 70)	28.2	26.6	1.6%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	144	25%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	117	92	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	65	50	23.1%
Two or More Races	10	2	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	79.9%	11.1%

Schools Near Avondale Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Highway 50 East	Avondale	81022	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 947-3484	170	11	15.4	77.1%	45 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	12.4	846^th of 943 public elementary schools	10.3%					(n/a)	23.1	23.8	13.0			20.0	19.2				15.5	13.0		$30,394
Vineland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	35777 Iris Road	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 948-3331	325	18	17.6	59.7%	188 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	35.7	557^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.9%		39.7	526^th of 933 public elementary schools	43.6%	31	46.9	38.0	39.2			41.3	34.7	28.0	23.5		28.7	21.6		$11,668
North Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	28881 Gale Road	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 948-3303	415	25	16.7	54.5%	215 (51.8%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (44.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	50	448^th of 943 public elementary schools	52.5%		54.7	392^nd of 933 public elementary schools	58.0%	56	47.7	45.9	54.4			49.3	40.6	32.4	33.8		35.4	30.9		$11,043
South Mesa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23701 East Preston Road	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 543-6444	327	20	16.2	67.0%	113 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	31.5	598^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.6%		40.1	519^th of 933 public elementary schools	44.4%	79	39.2	37.2	35.1			37.1	33.3	28.6	22.8		28.0	22.8		$12,043
Eva R Baca Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 East 17th Street	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7530	251	18	13.9	92.0%	38 (15.1%)	6 (2.4%)	205 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19.3	748^th of 943 public elementary schools	20.7%		20.9	720^th of 933 public elementary schools	22.8%	28	15.0	19.4	35.1			23.1	37.5	16.1	18.9		25.0	13.5		$15,128
Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Height	Public, Charter	K-8	1331 Santa Rosa Street	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 404-2680	228	13	17.6	77.6%	81 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	25.6	668^th of 943 public elementary schools	29.2%		21.2	716^th of 933 public elementary schools	23.3%	48		41.7	19.0	25.8	34.8	25.5		21.7		9.7	9.5	19.0	22.7	$8,101
Villa Bella Expeditionary School	Public, Charter	K-5	2390 Rawlings Blvd	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 621-1763	297	15	20.0	38.7%	142 (47.8%)	1 (0.3%)	131 (44.1%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	36.3	551^st of 943 public elementary schools	41.6%		33.1	580^th of 933 public elementary schools	37.8%	29	40.8	34.0	49.0			41.2	30.6	22.0	28.6		27.0	30.6		$8,372
Park View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1327 East 9th Street	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7590	307	20	15.6	93.5%	58 (18.9%)	5 (1.6%)	229 (74.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	15.3	801^st of 943 public elementary schools	15.1%		11.8	863^rd of 933 public elementary schools	7.5%	62	27.9	15.1	18.4			20.0	39.5	9.6	16.3		20.8	6.1		$14,911
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	107 South La Crosse Avenue	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7515	280	19	14.4	93.2%	44 (15.7%)	10 (3.6%)	221 (78.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)	29.2					17.3	21.7				9.8			$16,289
Franklin School of Innovation	Public	K-5	1315 Horseshoe Drive	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 549-7540	338	23	14.6	87.9%	79 (23.4%)	7 (2.1%)	245 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	25.1	675^th of 943 public elementary schools	28.4%		27.1	642^nd of 933 public elementary schools	31.2%	33	38.3	24.5	33.3			31.9	33.3	16.3	20.8		23.4	22.9		$15,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale Elementary School

How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Avondale Elementary School.

Is Avondale Elementary School a good school?

Avondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Avondale Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Vineland Middle School
High : Pueblo County High School

What is the racial makeup of Avondale Elementary School?

Students at Avondale Elementary School are 66% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Avondale Elementary School in?

Pueblo County School District 70

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