Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Avon Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
90%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Elementary School's ranking?
Avon Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Avon Elementary School often compared to?
Avon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homestake Peak School, Eagle County Charter Academy, Red Sandstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Avon Elementary School?
296 students attend Avon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Avon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon Elementary School?
Avon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Avon Elementary School offer ?
Avon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Avon Elementary School part of?
Avon Elementary School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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