Avalon Elementary School

20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Avalon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Avalon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Avalon Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Avalon Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Avalon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Avalon Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Avalon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Avalon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avalon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Avalon Elementary School often compared to?
Avalon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?
313 students attend Avalon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Avalon Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avalon Elementary School offer ?
Avalon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avalon Elementary School part of?
Avalon Elementary School is part of South Lake Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   6/30/2018
South Lake Schools and Avalon Elementary work hard for their students! There have been slow, positive changes made to the curriculum over that last few years. Science, math and writing have made vast improvements. My fellow teachers are hard workers and make every effort to differentiate to meet the needs of their students. The facilities are slowly improving, with bonds allowing us to update computer labs and security measures. Music, art, foreign language, technology and P.E. are all still part of the elementary schools! Many of the schools have a variety of sports and extracurricular activities. This year Avalon had Girls on the Run, martial arts, ecology club, a basketball program, walking club and more!
- Posted by Teacher - Mrs. Staff Member

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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