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#1791 of 1,815 schools in CO
Avondale Elementary School
Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Avondale, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
213 HIGHWAY 50 EAST, Avondale, CO 81022
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avondale Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Avondale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,847
Median home value
$215,000
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Pueblo County School District 70
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 473 | Compare → |
| North Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
| Rye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 316 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #25 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avondale Elementary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avondale Elementary School
Avondale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avondale, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,791 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avondale Elementary School
What grades does Avondale Elementary School serve?
Avondale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avondale Elementary School rank in CO?
Avondale Elementary School ranks #1,791 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Avondale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avondale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avondale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Avondale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Avondale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avondale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Avondale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avondale Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Avondale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (719) 947-3484
- Area population (ZIP 81022)
- 1,351
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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