Avondale Elementary School, a Birmingham, AL public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, showing moderate improvement from #1098 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 10–14%, reading proficiency between 25–29%, and science proficiency between 11–19%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in the latest reporting years.
Enrollment declined from 573 students in 2019 to 327 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at 84%, with Black students comprising the majority; around 73% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, securing a top 20% ranking in student attention among Alabama public schools, with a teaching staff of 20 serving 327 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Avondale Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avondale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avondale Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avondale Elementary School's ranking?
Avondale Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Avondale Elementary School often compared to?
Avondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inglenook School, Barrett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
327 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Avondale Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Avondale Elementary School located?
Avondale Elementary School is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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