Avondale Academy

Topeka Public Schools
2701 East Circle Drive South
Topeka, KS 66606
379 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Avondale West Elementary School is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving as part of the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. Situated in a residential area on SW Westview Ave, the school functions as a foundational pillar of its local neighborhood, providing K-5 education designed to foster both academic development and social-emotional growth. As a member of the district, the school follows the broader mission of Topeka Public Schools, which emphasizes equitable access to rigorous curriculum, technology integration, and student-centered learning environments.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student success within a diverse urban setting. Through the district’s official website, families can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and support services. Avondale West focuses on preparing its young learners for future success by maintaining a structured classroom environment that encourages participation, personal responsibility, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents.
379
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
47.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (42.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    110 (29.0 %)
  • Black
    55 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (10.8 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Topeka Public Schools
Phone: (785)274-6400
Website: http://www.topekapublicschools.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 47.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 110
Ungraded 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Stout Elem
Topeka Public Schools
2303 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611 (2.6 miles away)
Not reported M - M