Avondale Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
52%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
547 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Avondale Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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