Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School sits on top of Red Mountain with plenty of breathing views.

Avondale Elementary is a public school located in Birmingham, which is in a mid-size city.

The student population of Avondale Elementary School is 441 and the school serves PK-5.

Avondale Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

4000 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL

Forest Park Neighborhood

Birmingham City Schools

339 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Nelson

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
56%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

402:1

Student Diversity

Male 58.7%	Female 41.3%
Black 67%	White 21.8%
Hispanic 7.4%	Two or more races 3.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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....

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!

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!

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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Avondale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Avondale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $576,357. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson County Virtual School, Homebound High School, Alabama School Of Fine Arts, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avondale Elementary School.

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