Avondale Elementary School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/avondale

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

328

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	28
Black	241
Two or More	10

Black
241 (73.5 %)
White
49 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.5 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-7130
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/avondale
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49