Enrollment
313
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EXCALIBUR CHARTER SCHOOLS INC. (79214)·NCES 040023503157
Avalon Elementary
1045 S SAN MARCOS DR, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 · (480) 671-4585 · Pinal County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL313 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 41 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 33 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 32 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 16 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (39) is 144% larger than its 8th grade class (16).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
31.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -13.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -49.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 2 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are down about 13 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 49 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 31.0% | 2.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| 2021-22 | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| 2020-21 | 30.0% | 12.0% |
| 2018-19 | 40.0% | 30.0% |
| 2017-18 | 44.0% | 51.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Avalon Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Pinal County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #970 of 1,072 ▼ 92 | #47 of 54 ▼ 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #608 of 1,072 ▲ 193 | #20 of 54 ▲ 15 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.5pp | #248 of 930 | #15 of 44 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 313 | #856 of 1,223 | #44 of 62 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #287 of 991 | #9 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.2% | #366 of 1,007 | #33 of 53 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.3% | #190 of 256 | #22 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
313
+56 (+22%) vs 2020
+19% since 2010-11, when it was 263
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 313 | 21 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 298 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 296 | N/A | N/A | 71% (209) |
| 2020-21 | 257 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 300 | N/A | N/A | 86% (258) |
| 2015-16 | 327 | N/A | N/A | 64% (210) |
| 2010-11 | 263 | N/A | N/A | 71% (186) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Avalon Elementary.
About Avalon Elementary
Avalon Elementary is the name of a small elementary school in Apache Junction, Arizona. The student body numbers 313 students, from kindergarten through 8. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Arizona) has about 451 students.
For district matters, Avalon Elementary falls under Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214).
By race and ethnicity, Avalon Elementary is 50% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 40% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. In Pinal County overall, about 62% of residents are White. By the diversity index, Avalon Elementary comes in at 58%.
Teachers at the school number 21 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.9:1. Among elementary schools in Arizona, the typical ratio is 17.0:1.
Pinal County census figures show that median household income is about $80,266, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. A total of 155 public schools operate in Pinal County, serving about 63,837 students.
Nearest public school: Apache Trail High School, about 0.7 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large. Avalon Elementary is a public charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 257 to 313.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Pinal County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
469,006
Census ACS
Median income
$80,266
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
155
63,837 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Apache Junction
- Apache Junction High SchoolHigh · 796 students
- Cactus Canyon Junior HighMiddle · 527 students
- Desert Vista Elementary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- Four Peaks Elementary SchoolElementary · 400 students
- Imagine Prep SuperstitionHigh · 294 students
- Peralta Trail Elementary SchoolElementary · 282 students
Other Avalon Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 8 states are named Avalon Elementary. Avalon Elementary is the 6th largest of the 9.
- Avalon ElementaryPerris, CA · 563 students
- AVALON ELEMENTARYORLANDO, FL · 553 students
- Avalon Elementary SchoolColumbus, OH · 399 students
- AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNAPLES, FL · 363 students
- Avalon Elementary SchoolSAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI · 345 students
Nearby schools
- Apache Trail High School0.7 mi · 184
- Imagine Superstition Middle0.8 mi · 158
- Imagine Prep Superstition0.8 mi · 294
- Cactus Canyon Junior High0.9 mi · 527
- Apache Junction High School1.1 mi · 796
- ARCHES Academy1.3 mi · 53
Frequently asked questions
About Avalon ElementaryHow many students attend Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary enrolls approximately 313 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Avalon Elementary serve?
Avalon Elementary serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary is approximately 14.9:1 (21 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary reports a student body of 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Avalon Elementary in?
Avalon Elementary is part of Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.