Avondale Elementary School

270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avondale Elementary School, located at 141 Hawkes Ave in Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving the Franklinton neighborhood as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its focus on providing foundational academic support and character development to a diverse student population in the West Side community. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to create a structured and welcoming learning environment that addresses the unique needs of local families.

Like many schools in the Columbus City Schools district, Avondale emphasizes the "Whole Child" approach, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school facilities and staff work to foster community engagement, often acting as a hub for local resources and neighborhood support. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment or current school initiatives typically coordinate with the main office to stay updated on district-wide curriculum changes and extracurricular opportunities.

270

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	30
Black	113
Two or More	28

Black
113 (41.9%)
White
99 (36.7%)
Hispanic
30 (11.1%)
Two or More
28 (10.4%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6511
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 37