Avondale Elementary School

156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avondale Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Avondale, Colorado, and serves as a key educational institution within the Pueblo County School District 70. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere typical of small-town school districts.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development and active engagement with the local Avondale community. Through its integration with District 70, the school utilizes standardized curriculum resources and educational frameworks designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic calendars, and administrative resources through the school’s official website at http://ave.district70.org.

156

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	102
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Hispanic
102 (65.4%)
White
42 (26.9%)
Two or More
11 (7.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Pueblo County School District 70
Phone:	(719)947-3484
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 18

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 18