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Avon Elementary

Summary:

Avon Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 300 students in grades PK-5 in the Albany Public School District in Avon, Minnesota, located about 10 miles from the nearest major city, St. Cloud. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Avon Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in both math and reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.93% of Avon Elementary students were proficient or better in math, compared to 61.09% for the Albany Public School District and 45.47% statewide. The school's special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 22% and top 5% of Minnesota elementary schools, respectively. However, Avon Elementary has a less diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Westwood Elementary in St. Cloud, which has a much more diverse student body.

Avon Elementary's strong academic performance, particularly in math, is noteworthy when compared to other nearby elementary schools. For instance, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 84.31% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the 71.43% rate at the nearby Albany Elementary school. Overall, Avon Elementary appears to be providing a high-quality education to its students, with a focus on supporting the academic needs of traditionally underserved student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 410 Avon Ave N
       Avon, MN  56310-9575

(320) 845-5300

District: Albany Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,674 Help


Students who attend Avon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Albany Area Middle School
High:    Albany Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avon Elementary ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avon Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avon Elementary is $10,674.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon Elementary 273rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Avon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albany Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany Public School District 55th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.74 156th 674 76.9%
2004 64.51 243rd 676 64.1%
2005 61.05 285th 685 58.4%
2006 74.90 139th 756 81.6%
2007 74.71 139th 777 82.1%
2008 73.21 161st 781 79.4%
2010 76.62 117th 803 85.4%
2011 68.38 259th 814 68.2%
2012 66.71 292nd 820 64.4%
2013 68.76 257th 824 68.8%
2014 71.10 232nd 826 71.9%
2015 68.85 273rd 840 67.5%
2016 72.95 215th 848 74.6%
2017 81.73 99th 853 88.4%
2018 81.30 109th 847 87.1%
2019 70.87 243rd 870 72.1%
2021 61.00 358th 869 58.8%
2022 69.79 264th 858 69.2%
2023 75.14 202nd 845 76.1%
2024 68.59 273rd 881 69.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 105th 463 77.3%
2019 76.32 75th 515 85.4%
2021 66.07 104th 417 75.1%
2023 71.54 104th 524 80.2%
2024 68.67 127th 572 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.00 110th 740 85.1%
2023 87.22 40th 774 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.97 231st 774 70.2%
2019 65.08 298th 787 62.1%
2021 53.60 421st 783 46.2%
2022 61.12 340th 799 57.4%
2023 69.62 239th 787 69.6%
2024 69.10 244th 809 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.66 30th 779 96.1%
2019 73.29 190th 798 76.2%
2021 64.79 280th 784 64.3%
2022 73.39 191st 808 76.4%
2023 74.21 189th 799 76.3%
2024 64.23 286th 826 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Avon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 216th 712 69.7%
2019 51.45 364th 722 49.6%
2021 40.32 475th 710 33.1%
2022 50.45 381st 725 47.4%
2023 57.69 301st 712 57.7%
2024 49.24 379th 730 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Open Quote I have had my kids at Avon Elementry for 4 years now and not happy with the teachers or school. They do not help kids to the highest of there ability they are all about just getting kids to pass the grade and move on. The teachers that I have had experience with dont take extra steps to ensure that the children are really understanding what's being tought. They teach one way and not all children learn the same. It's very frustrating for me as a parent that wants my children to excel at there highest potential. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 7, 2009

Open Quote My family moved to the Avon area on a temporary basis. After our son started school here that all changed. We do not want to leave this school district because my son is still excited to go to school everyday. The school really cares about each and every student. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Avon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 364 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 355 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 370 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 370 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 352 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 352 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 349 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 331 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 6 345
1999 343 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 358 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 363 1 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 352 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 352 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 354 2 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 358 1 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 329 0 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 358 1 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 397 4 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 388 4 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 397 8 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2011 392 3 5 21 2 1 4 0 428
2012 380 4 4 19 2 1 6 0 416
2013 408 4 3 18 1 1 6 0 441
2014 408 5 2 19 0 1 11 0 446
2015 410 1 1 14 0 1 11 0 438
2016 410 2 0 11 0 1 10 0 434
2017 415 2 0 6 0 0 9 0 432
2018 314 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 321
2019 318 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 323
2020 306 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 315
2021 317 0 0 4 1 0 9 0 331
2022 291 1 1 4 3 0 6 0 306
2023 278 1 1 8 2 0 10 0 300

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 Avon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 13.8 23.1 14.7
1989 334 16.6 20.1 12
1990 366 19.3 18.9 7.4
1991 358 22.2 16.1 12.3
1992 374 20.2 18.5 12
1993 375 21.1 17.8 9.3
1994 370 24.1 15.4 5.7
1995 361 17.2 21.0 8
1996 361 17.2 21.0 8
1997 356 18.9 18.8 8.7
1998 345 n/a 0.0 8
1999 350 24.7 14.2 10
2000 365 24.9 14.7 16.7
2001 379 25.0 15.2 16.4
2002 365 25.8 14.1 18.9
2003 365 25.8 14.1 18.9
2004 370 24.6 15.0 17.3
2005 377 29.8 12.7 15.4
2006 343 28.3 12.1 11.1
2007 373 24.1 15.5 12.9
2008 419 26.4 15.9 17.2
2009 415 26.1 15.9 18.1
2010 431 28.2 15.2 22.3
2011 428 28.4 15.0 23.1
2012 416 27.6 15.0 21.9
2013 441 30.1 14.6 20.4
2014 446 32.6 13.6 18.8
2015 438 30.0 14.6 21.7
2016 434 30.0 14.4 16.1
2017 432 30.9 13.9 16.9
2018 321 23.4 13.7 16.5
2019 323 23.6 13.6 21.1
2020 315 25.8 12.1 18.1
2021 331 25.3 13.0 15.4
2022 306 30.2 10.1 16.3
2023 300 26.8 11.1 27

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 Avon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 13.8 23.1 14.7
1989 334 16.6 20.1 12
1990 366 19.3 18.9 7.4
1991 358 22.2 16.1 12.3
1992 374 20.2 18.5 12
1993 375 21.1 17.8 9.3
1994 370 24.1 15.4 5.7
1995 361 17.2 21.0 8
1996 361 17.2 21.0 8
1997 356 18.9 18.8 8.7
1998 345 n/a 0.0 8
1999 350 24.7 14.2 10
2000 365 24.9 14.7 16.7
2001 379 25.0 15.2 16.4
2002 365 25.8 14.1 18.9
2003 365 25.8 14.1 18.9
2004 370 24.6 15.0 17.3
2005 377 29.8 12.7 15.4
2006 343 28.3 12.1 11.1
2007 373 24.1 15.5 12.9
2008 419 26.4 15.9 17.2
2009 415 26.1 15.9 18.1
2010 431 28.2 15.2 22.3
2011 428 28.4 15.0 23.1
2012 416 27.6 15.0 21.9
2013 441 30.1 14.6 20.4
2014 446 32.6 13.6 18.8
2015 438 30.0 14.6 21.7
2016 434 30.0 14.4 16.1
2017 432 30.9 13.9 16.9
2018 321 23.4 13.7 16.5
2019 323 23.6 13.6 21.1
2020 315 25.8 12.1 18.1
2021 331 25.3 13.0 15.4
2022 306 30.2 10.1 16.3
2023 300 26.8 11.1 27

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 Avon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,674

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avon Elementary

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 243rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 845 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Avon Elementary)78.276.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Albany Public School District)75.765.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Avon Elementary)58.254.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)61.145.4
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Avon Elementary)69.671.4
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Albany Public School District)68.968.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Avon Elementary)65.246.9
 18.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)60.753.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Avon Elementary)48.360
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Albany Public School District)62.561
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Avon Elementary)74.168.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)74.864.5
 10.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Avon Elementary)75.962.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Albany Public School District)70.665.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students323300
 7.1%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White318278
 12.6%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%27%
 5.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Avon Elementary.

Students who attend Avon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albany Area Middle School
High : Albany Area High School

Students at Avon Elementary are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Avon Elementary ranks 273rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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