Avalon Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080-3716

(586) 435-1001

District: South Lake Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,606

Students who attend Avalon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Lake Middle School
High:	South Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.7%

White:

35.5%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avalon Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (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: African American (52.7%), White (35.5%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Avalon Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avalon Elementary School is $16,606.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

South Lake Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lake Schools 536^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avalon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	63.15	640^th	1545	58.6%
2007	57.41	813^th	1565	48.1%
2008	55.13	903^rd	1577	42.7%
2009	39.06	1240^th	1589	22.0%
2010	43.28	1183^rd	1552	23.8%
2011	27.49	1321^st	1552	14.9%
2012	24.11	1292^nd	1566	17.5%
2013	25.52	1251^st	1563	20.0%
2014	21.53	1267^th	1533	17.4%
2015	25.11	1226^th	1580	22.4%
2016	22.99	1209^th	1548	21.9%
2017	22.16	1130^th	1466	22.9%
2018	28.27	1100^th	1448	24.0%
2019	24.49	1059^th	1408	24.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.81	995^th	1397	28.8%
2019	27.62	871^st	1134	23.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.99	1094^th	1443	24.2%
2019	28.98	860^th	1171	26.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.65	1041^st	1446	28.0%
2019	20.57	995^th	1196	16.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.81	158^th	475	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Avalon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.49	799^th	1253	36.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

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by a teacher
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Avalon has a new principal, Melissa Saleh, who is very dedicated to student achievement. The staff is very hard working and student growth is their number one priority. Avalon is an environment with high expectations along with high care. Students feel loved and are happy to be part of the Avalon family. Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

A great place to learn! Staff is dedicated and goes above and beyond for each and every child! Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

I am a very proud Avalon Elementary School teacher and I have been in the district for 18 years. Avalon is like a family to myself and all our families who attend. Come and visit and see for yourself! We'd love to have you. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, November 7, 2010

Avalon Elementary School is a wonderful place for students and families alike! The staff is amazing, supportive, friendly and available! The academic environment is rigorous and the supports are in place for students to be successful. They have received a State of Michigan report card grade of an "A" for many years and running. They have always made AYP! Their monthly family nights help all of us to be a member of such a special school family. Thank you to the Avalon staff and the school leadership! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The staff at Avalon is outstanding! They go above and beyond to help and support students as well as their families! It is such a family friendly school that my children love to attend every day! Thank you, Avalon! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Avalon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	405	5	10	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	433
1996	405	5	10	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	433
1997	240	7	6	5	15	n/a	n/a	0	273
1998	217	21	10	6	12	n/a	n/a	0	266
1999	221	24	9	3	14	n/a	n/a	0	271
2000	205	25	10	4	12	n/a	n/a	0	256
2001	217	27	9	6	12	n/a	n/a	0	271
2002	224	48	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	10	293
2003	224	48	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	10	293
2004	239	50	11	6	1	n/a	n/a	3	310
2005	249	55	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2006	213	60	15	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2007	202	57	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	40	314
2008	191	70	11	9	1	n/a	n/a	7	289
2009	166	76	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	5	264
2010	153	90	11	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2011	126	105	8	5	2	2	8	0	256
2012	123	112	10	7	0	0	9	0	261
2013	117	141	10	5	1	0	13	0	287
2014	116	148	9	7	1	0	19	0	300
2015	105	136	10	6	1	0	30	0	288
2016	103	124	9	9	0	0	26	0	271
2017	88	132	10	11	0	0	27	0	268
2018	83	137	5	6	1	0	32	0	264
2019	88	137	6	11	1	0	32	0	275
2020	81	146	7	7	1	0	28	0	270
2021	131	151	4	17	0	0	32	0	335
2022	137	162	1	19	1	0	38	0	358
2023	111	165	0	12	0	0	25	0	313

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 Avalon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	433	19.7	22.0	7.6
1996	433	19.7	22.0	7.6
1997	273	13.0	21.0	11
1998	266	13.0	20.5	14.3
1999	271	15.0	18.1	11.8
2000	256	14.8	17.3	16.8
2001	271	16.0	16.9	14.4
2002	293	18.0	16.3	15.5
2003	293	18.0	16.3	15.5
2004	310	21.0	14.8	20.5
2005	321	19.5	16.5	23.1
2006	302	19.0	15.9	24.8
2007	314	20.0	15.7	34.3
2008	289	20.0	14.5	35.8
2009	264	15.5	17.0	49
2010	273	16.9	16.1	63.7
2011	256	16.3	15.6	63.7
2012	261	14.9	17.5	62.1
2013	287	15.8	18.1	67.2
2014	300	16.6	17.9	67
2015	288	15.0	19.2	67
2016	271	14.0	19.3	67.9
2017	268	15.7	16.9	72
2018	264	15.9	16.5	72.3
2019	275	16.5	16.6	76.7
2020	270	20.0	13.4	78.9
2021	335	23.8	14.0	65.4
2022	358	24.3	14.7	55.6
2023	313	23.0	13.6	61.7

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 Avalon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	433	19.7	22.0	7.6
1996	433	19.7	22.0	7.6
1997	273	13.0	21.0	11
1998	266	13.0	20.5	14.3
1999	271	15.0	18.1	11.8
2000	256	14.8	17.3	16.8
2001	271	16.0	16.9	14.4
2002	293	18.0	16.3	15.5
2003	293	18.0	16.3	15.5
2004	310	21.0	14.8	20.5
2005	321	19.5	16.5	23.1
2006	302	19.0	15.9	24.8
2007	314	20.0	15.7	34.3
2008	289	20.0	14.5	35.8
2009	264	15.5	17.0	49
2010	273	16.9	16.1	63.7
2011	256	16.3	15.6	63.7
2012	261	14.9	17.5	62.1
2013	287	15.8	18.1	67.2
2014	300	16.6	17.9	67
2015	288	15.0	19.2	67
2016	271	14.0	19.3	67.9
2017	268	15.7	16.9	72
2018	264	15.9	16.5	72.3
2019	275	16.5	16.6	76.7
2020	270	20.0	13.4	78.9
2021	335	23.8	14.0	65.4
2022	358	24.3	14.7	55.6
2023	313	23.0	13.6	61.7

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 Avalon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,121 (9.4%)	$10,741 (90.5%)	$11,863
2020	$1,390 (11.1%)	$11,111 (88.9%)	$12,500
2021	$2,722 (21.4%)	$10,002 (78.6%)	$12,724
2022	$5,547 (37.3%)	$9,320 (62.7%)	$14,867
2023	$2,198 (13.2%)	$14,408 (86.8%)	$16,606

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Avalon Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	313	13.8%
African American	137	165	20.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	111	26.1%
Two or More Races	32	25	21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	61.7%	15.1%

Schools Near Avalon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avalon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	20000 Avalon St	Saint Clair Shores	48080	Macomb County	South Lake Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 435-1001	313	23	13.6	61.7%	111 (35.5%)	165 (52.7%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.0%)								(n/a)																$16,606	$2,198	$14,408
Elmwood Elementary School	Public	3-5	22700 California St	Saint Clair Shores	48080	Macomb County	South Lake Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 435-1101	345	20	17.1	61.4%	117 (33.9%)	174 (50.4%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.1%)	23.4	1112^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.2%		26.7	1045^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.9%	67			40.2	33.6	22.1			32.6	23.6	8.7		26.0		5.8		$17,611	$1,838	$15,772
Forest Park Elementary School	Public	K-2	18361 Forest Ave	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 533-3300	294	16	18.0	81.3%	40 (13.6%)	234 (79.6%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)								(n/a)																$15,654	$4,928	$10,725
Stevens T Mason Elementary School	Public	K-4	1640 Vernier Rd	Grosse Pointe Woods	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 432-4400	301	20	14.9	45.2%	155 (51.5%)	108 (35.9%)	16 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	53.8	652^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	56.1%		31.7	968^th of 1470 public elementary schools	34.1%	316			44.0	42.6				52.0	35.2							$21,890	$2,481	$19,409
Harmon Elementary School	Public	K-5	24800 Harmon St	Saint Clair Shores	48080	Macomb County	Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 445-4184	348	18	19.0	53.2%	231 (66.4%)	64 (18.4%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	28.6	1043^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	29.8%		26.1	1054^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.3%	11			38.3	25.0	28.3			38.3	16.1	30.0		33.3		8.3		$17,102	$1,595	$15,508
Chandler Park Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	20200 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 884-8830	772	39	19.6	96.1%	0 (0.0%)	772 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	1366^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		8.8	1347^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.4%	19			12.5	19.3	22.9			13.4	6.7	5.1		16.1				$12,837	$3,298	$9,539
Pleasantview Elementary School	Public	3-5	16501 Toepfer Dr	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 533-3400	242	15	16.0	85.1%	22 (9.1%)	203 (83.9%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	6.4	1425^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.1%		4.5	1455^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.0%	30			15.1	14.6	13.9			12.3	5.6	3.8		7.6				$15,872	$5,556	$10,316
Reach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	25275 Chippendale St	Roseville	48066	Macomb County	Reach Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 498-9171	577	35	16.4	91.5%	18 (3.1%)	496 (86.0%)	12 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.1%)	13.5	1273^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	14.3%		19	1171^st of 1470 public elementary schools	20.3%	102	64.6	27.1	11.7	30.7	20.9	14.0	42.9	16.9	24.0	7.6	16.7	11.9	28.0		18.0	$13,294	$2,178	$11,117
Princeton Elementary School	Public	K-5	20300 Statler St	Saint Clair Shores	48081	Macomb County	Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)	No	No	No	No	(586) 445-4190	622	30	20.5	45.8%	443 (71.2%)	79 (12.7%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.6%)	58.8	570^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.6%		64.6	482^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	67.2%	88			40.2	45.1	43.3			50.5	48.9	50.8		45.8		17.5		$11,281	$1,099	$10,182
Beacon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19475 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 245-5343	338	17	19.4	83.7%	7 (2.1%)	325 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)																$16,638	$2,276	$14,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Avalon Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Avalon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : South Lake Middle School
High : South Lake High School

What is the racial makeup of Avalon Elementary School?

Students at Avalon Elementary School are 53% African American, 35% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Avalon Elementary School in?

South Lake Schools

How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Avalon Elementary School.

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