Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4000 8th Ct S,  Birmingham, AL
Forest Park Neighborhood
Birmingham City Schools
4.5
325 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Nelson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
36.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.9%
Female
42.1%
Black
73.5%
White
14.9%
Hispanic
8.5%
Two or more races
3%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/28/2025
I’m puzzled by the rating Great Schools has given this school, as it is so far removed from the reality and the rising state report card grades. My children have attended Avondale since the wonderful First Class Pre-K program. The teachers, administrators, and community partners are all phenomenal....
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5.0 parent
6/14/2021
The staff at the school is amazing. I love the community support for our school as well. It’s been a great school for our kids!
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5.0 parent
4/14/2021
Our children have been at Avondale for 3 years and are having a great experience. Strong leadership, great teachers and a well rounded culture.If you are looking to go to a good neighborhood school, check it out!
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5.0 parent
4/13/2021
Really like the new leadership change that happened last year. Principal Seale has a good vision for the school and there have been so many changes already made, even in the midst of COVID that have been very positive. Everyday my son comes home and talks about how much he loves school! He told me t...
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