Enrollment
345
Elementary
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS·NCES 263222000205
Avalon Elementary School
20000 AVALON ST, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 · (586) 435-1001 · Macomb County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
200 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 55%
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 | 109 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 121 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 115 | 33% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 56% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within South Lake Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Avalon Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Elementary School this school | 345 | 58.0% | N/A |
| Tyler Road Elementary School BELLEVILLE | 388 | 53.6% | N/A |
| Elmwood Elementary School SAINT CLAIR SHORES | 305 | 52.8% | 33.7% |
| Detroit Prep DETROIT | 418 | 54.5% | 47.9% |
| Fremont International Academy BATTLE CREEK | 345 | 53.6% | 28.0% |
| Thomas A Edison Elem School WESTLAND | 450 | 67.6% | 24.8% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Avalon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Macomb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 345 | #910 of 1,630 | #94 of 126 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #1,168 of 1,424 | #87 of 118 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.5% | #272 of 1,424 | #28 of 118 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.0% | #738 of 1,563 | #60 of 123 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +30.7% | #52 of 440 | #5 of 43 |
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
345
+10 (+3%) vs 2020
+27% since 2000-01, when it was 271
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 14.6:1
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 | 345 | 19 | 18.2:1 | 58% (200) |
| 2023-24 | 328 | 19 | 17.3:1 | 65% (214) |
| 2022-23 | 313 | 23 | 13.6:1 | 62% (193) |
| 2020-21 | 335 | 23 | 14.6:1 | 65% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 264 | 16 | 16.6:1 | 72% (191) |
| 2015-16 | 271 | 13 | 20.9:1 | 68% (184) |
| 2010-11 | 256 | 16 | 16.0:1 | 64% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 271 | 16 | 16.9:1 | 14% (39) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Avalon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 31% (264 to 345); teachers up 19% (16 to 19).
About Avalon Elementary School
Avalon Elementary School is the name of a medium-sized elementary school in SAINT CLAIR SHORES, Michigan. The school's enrollment of 345 students covers pre-K through 2.
Avalon Elementary School belongs to South Lake Schools, a district of 4 schools and 1,385 students.
Black students are the majority at Avalon Elementary School, with 54% of enrollment. The school is also 33% White, 7% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 13%. Pick two students at random and there is a 60% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Avalon Elementary School operates with 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 18.2:1. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 18.2:1 here. Avalon Elementary School reports 58% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Macomb County has these Census figures: the median household income is $77,837, about 28% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. In all, Macomb County has 236 public schools and roughly 115,743 students.
Nearest public school: South Lake Middle School, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment is up 3% from 2020-21, when Avalon Elementary School had 335 students, to 2024-25, when it had 345. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 18.2:1, from 14.6:1.
The Avalon Elementary School community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Macomb County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
879,853
Census ACS
Median income
$77,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
236
115,743 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Lake Schools
- South Lake High SchoolHigh · 426 students
- South Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 309 students
- Elmwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 305 students
Other schools in SAINT CLAIR SHORES
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 1,319 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 990 students
- Lake Shore High SchoolHigh · 914 students
- Kennedy Middle SchoolMiddle · 710 students
- Princeton Elementary SchoolElementary · 652 students
- Rodgers Elementary SchoolElementary · 534 students
Other Avalon Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 8 states are named Avalon Elementary. Avalon Elementary School is the 5th 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 ElementaryApache Junction, AZ · 313 students
Nearby schools
- South Lake Middle School0.6 mi · 309
- Harper Woods Middle School0.7 mi · 353
- South Lake High School1.0 mi · 426
- Harper Woods High School1.2 mi · 877
- Elmwood Elementary School1.3 mi · 305
- Parcells Middle School1.3 mi · 671
Frequently asked questions
About Avalon Elementary SchoolHow large is Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School enrolls approximately 345 students in grades PK-02.
Is Avalon Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Avalon Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Avalon Elementary School have?
Avalon Elementary School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Avalon Elementary School?
Student demographics at Avalon Elementary School are roughly 33% White, 5% Hispanic, 54% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Avalon Elementary School in?
Avalon Elementary School is part of South Lake Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.