AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Avondale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 583 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Avondale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Avondale Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, serving students within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for middle school transitions while addressing the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond core academics, Avondale Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between the school and the surrounding community. As part of the Birmingham City Schools system, it provides students with access to essential educational resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to support well-rounded development. The school’s location in the 35222 zip code places it at the heart of an area known for its ongoing revitalization, allowing the school to serve as a vital anchor for neighborhood families and students.

For more information, contact Avondale Elementary School at (205) 231-7130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4000 8th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35222
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AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 583 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
583
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 583 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.0%
White
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.