AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Avalon El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northgate SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 273 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Avalon El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Avalon Elementary School, located at 721 California Ave in Pittsburgh, PA, is a primary educational institution serving the Northgate School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the Avalon borough and surrounding areas, focusing on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As a community-centered school, it aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and collaboration between families and faculty.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, often utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to help children reach their academic milestones. Beyond traditional academics, Avalon Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, incorporating extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives to build a sense of belonging among its young learners. It remains a focal point for the local neighborhood, serving as a critical hub for childhood development within the Northgate community.
For more information, contact Avalon El Sch at (412) 732-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15202-2520
(412) 732-3300
AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northgate SD
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 22.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Two or more races
- 14.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.