Enrollment
399
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT·NCES 390438000584
Avalon Elementary School
5220 Avalon Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 · (614) 365-5361 · Franklin County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL399 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
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 | 116 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 83 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 97 | 24% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 54% · 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
Avalon Elementary School→Northgate Intermediate
Based on grade levels within Columbus City Schools District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
43.0%
OH avg 59.8% . +6.9pp since 2021
Math
61.6%
OH avg 56.1% . +31.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 62 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 32 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43.0% | 61.6% |
| 2023-24 | 53.7% | 43.3% |
| 2022-23 | 41.9% | 37.8% |
| 2021-22 | 36.1% | 30.1% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Avalon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.6% | #883 of 1,569 ▲ 241 | #72 of 199 ▲ 27 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #1,206 of 1,569 ▼ 115 | #121 of 199 ▼ 27 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +19.2pp | #37 of 1,514 | #9 of 194 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 399 | #828 of 1,808 | #102 of 225 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.0:1 | #1,385 of 1,582 | #161 of 192 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #362 of 1,590 | #90 of 193 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.7% | #619 of 992 | #98 of 135 |
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
399
-10 (-2%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 455
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
was 20.4:1
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 | 399 | 19 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 362 | 19 | 19.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 375 | 20 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 409 | 20 | 20.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 442 | 20 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 660 | 29 | 22.8:1 | 82% (542) |
| 2010-11 | 580 | 26 | 22.3:1 | 59% (340) |
| 2000-01 | 531 | 25 | 21.2:1 | 41% (220) |
| 1990-91 | 455 | 20 | 22.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Avalon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (442 to 399); teachers down 5% (20 to 19).
About Avalon Elementary School
Avalon Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in Columbus, Ohio. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 3, with 399 students on the rolls.
Avalon Elementary School is among 115 schools run by Columbus City Schools District, which serves 46,249 students.
The student body at Avalon Elementary School is 54% Black. The school is also 30% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% White, and 4% multiracial. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 23%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 61, compared with 70 nationally.
Avalon Elementary School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21.0:1. Elementary schools in Ohio average 17.9:1, 3.1 fewer students per teacher than here.
Looking at the county, Franklin County, median household income comes to about $75,176, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The county's public schools total 402, with about 195,359 students.
Avalon Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Northland High School, about 0.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Avalon Elementary School is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels City: Large.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (409) to 2024-25 (399).
The Avalon Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,333,048
Census ACS
Median income
$75,176
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
402
195,359 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Columbus City Schools District
- Northland High SchoolHigh · 1,029 students
- Whetstone High SchoolHigh · 1,017 students
- Briggs High SchoolHigh · 956 students
- South High SchoolHigh · 873 students
- Independence High SchoolHigh · 852 students
- West High SchoolHigh · 846 students
Other schools in Columbus
- KIPP ColumbusCombined · 1,945 students
- Worthington Kilbourne High SchoolHigh · 1,623 students
- Great River Connections AcademyCombined · 1,608 students
- Franklin Heights High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- Northland High SchoolHigh · 1,029 students
- Hamilton Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,028 students
Other Avalon Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 8 states are named Avalon Elementary. Avalon Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 9.
- Avalon ElementaryPerris, CA · 563 students
- AVALON ELEMENTARYORLANDO, FL · 553 students
- AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNAPLES, FL · 363 students
- Avalon Elementary SchoolSAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI · 345 students
- Avalon ElementaryApache Junction, AZ · 313 students
Nearby schools
- Northland High School0.7 mi · 1,029
- Oakland Park Alternative Elementary0.7 mi · 295
- Northtowne Elementary School0.7 mi · 321
- International Acad Of Columbus0.8 mi · 313
- Parkmoor Elementary School0.9 mi · 304
- Career Prep Virtual High School. Inc.1.0 mi · 96
Frequently asked questions
About Avalon Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School enrolls approximately 399 students in grades KG-03.
What grades does Avalon Elementary School serve?
Avalon Elementary School serves grades KG-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School is approximately 21.0:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Avalon Elementary School?
At Avalon Elementary School, the student body is approximately 5% White, 30% Hispanic, 54% Black, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Avalon Elementary School in?
Avalon Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools District.
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