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Avondale Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Avondale Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
52%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
547 students attend Avondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Avondale Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avondale Elementary School offer ?
Avondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Avondale Elementary School part of?
Avondale Elementary School is part of Marion School District.

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