AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Avondale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 316 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Avondale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located at 141 Hawkes Ave in Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving the Franklinton neighborhood as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its focus on providing foundational academic support and character development to a diverse student population in the West Side community. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to create a structured and welcoming learning environment that addresses the unique needs of local families.

Like many schools in the Columbus City Schools district, Avondale emphasizes the "Whole Child" approach, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school facilities and staff work to foster community engagement, often acting as a hub for local resources and neighborhood support. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment or current school initiatives typically coordinate with the main office to stay updated on district-wide curriculum changes and extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact Avondale Elementary School at (614) 365-6511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222-1461
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AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 316 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
18
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 316 students

White
46.8%
Black or African American
35.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.