South Avondale School

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Avondale Elementary School, located at 636 Prospect Pl in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a public school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district. It serves students in the Avondale community, offering a comprehensive educational program that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development. As part of a historic neighborhood, the school plays an integral role in the community, striving to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and prepares its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative learning atmosphere, often utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance curriculum standards in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, South Avondale is known for its dedication to building character and community partnerships. By integrating extracurricular activities and student support services, the school aims to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement within the local Cincinnati school system.

288

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Avondale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	269
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
269 (93.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.9 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 19

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 35