Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
8 Lakeshore Dr,  Avondale Estates, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.9
456 Students
C
Niche Grade
With an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1 despite the campus accepting several hundred students annually, this pre-kindergarten to fifth grade public institution located in central Avondale Estates provides educational access to its residents. Besides the standardized Georgia curriculum, students can look forward to special programs including physical education, music, art, Spanish and technology. Further school activity is supported through the daily recess playground, STEM science lab and the outdoor garden classroom. Although competitive sports teams are not offered at Avondale Elementary School (AES), the school hosts numerous organizations including garden club, cool girls, elite gentlemen, coding club and robotics club. AES is a Cognia STEM-certified school and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme establishment, making it an excellent place to give students a head start on their trajectory to higher education and success in their adult life. With teachers and faculty working to cultivate a love of learning into each pupil through a nurturing environment, Avondale Elementary seeks to send its alumni into the world with a lifelong thirst for knowledge.

School Details

Head of School
Dontae Andrews
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
Student Progress
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Black
72.4%
White
11.1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/9/2025
I regret enrolling my daughters here.Some of the teachers here seriously lack emotional awareness and proper communication with children who are still so young and impressionable. I don’t think they’re trained to handle sensitive kids and they clearly don’t know how to handle their own emotions. My...
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5.0 parent
8/22/2024
My daughter has been studying in this school since first grade and I don't regret it a bit. All the teachers are very warm and friendly. They maintain a perfect balance between studies and fun. The school lunch and the system can improve a bit, but that is it. The teachers look out for all the child...
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1.0 parent
4/3/2024
No transportation, no lunch provided, substandard education, no special education programs and/or services. All three of my children were unenrolled due to a complaint made about their fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc not working, and all teachers having open flames in every classroom. #PowerUp
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5.0 parent
8/21/2023
My daughter is still in this school....it has been three years now.....she is in third grade. I am overwhelmed by the friendly and caring attitude of the teachers towards each student. The way they take care of each child and communicate with the patent is very appreciable.
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Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Avondale Estates, GA, in the Avondale Estates neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 456 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Avondale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $572,563. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clarkston High School, DeKalb School of the Arts, Decatur High School, and more. Learn more about what Avondale Estates has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avondale Elementary School.

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