- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, CO
Avondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080615001069
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Avondale Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Avondale Elementary School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 080615001069 · Avondale, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 14.2:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Avondale Elementary School grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Avondale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo West Hi
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- Pueblo County
Pueblo County High School
1,148 students
- Swallows Chart
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- This school 156
Avondale Elementary School
156 students
What this shows Avondale Elementary School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avondale Elementary School compares
Avondale Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
White 26.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Avondale Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo County School District 70 reports $11,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Elementary School
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, CO. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Avondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Avondale, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Besides Avondale Elementary School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.