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Avondale Elementary School

141 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 · (614) 365-6511 · Franklin County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL270 STUDENTS
Enrollment
270
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
16
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
37
Student demographics
White
37%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
42%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 17%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
54%
Female
46%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
31.2%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.4pp since 2021
Math
29.3%
OH avg 56.1% . +12.6pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
270
-46 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 17.6:1
% White
37%
was 47%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
42%
was 35%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School is one of the close-knit elementary campuss in Columbus, Ohio, run under Columbus City Schools District, with 270 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 404 students per school, that is 33% below typical.

Columbus City Schools District runs 115 schools in total, collectively educating 46,249 students. Avondale Elementary School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Avondale Elementary School logs that the largest single group is Black at 42%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest looks like 37% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. By comparison, Franklin County as a whole is about 23% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Avondale Elementary School has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Avondale Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Franklin County indicate median household income runs about $75,176, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Franklin County's 402 public schools (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students), Avondale Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Franklinton High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Avondale Elementary School has edged down 15%, going from 316 students in 2018 to 270 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 47% to 37% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Franklin County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Avondale Elementary School
District
Columbus City Schools District
Address
141 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
Phone
(614) 365-6511
County
Franklin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
270
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390438000585
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Avondale Elementary School
How large is Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School enrolls approximately 270 students in grades PK-05.
Is Avondale Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Avondale Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is approximately 16.9:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Avondale Elementary School?
Student demographics at Avondale Elementary School are roughly 37% White, 11% Hispanic, 42% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is Avondale Elementary School in?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools District.
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