The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Avon Elementary School
Avon Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the town of Avon, Colorado, part of the Eagle County School District. Avon itself functions as the gateway to Beaver Creek Resort and sits a short distance west of Vail. The town’s economy is built around hospitality and tourism, with top employers including hotels, a Walmart, and a City Market. The civic core centers on Nottingham Lake and Harry A. Nottingham Park, where community festivals and concerts take place. The area is car-oriented but has a free local bus system that provides an alternative for getting around.
The school’s student body is heavily shaped by the local workforce and housing market. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that signals a school community with significant economic need. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a small number of White students and even fewer students identifying as Asian, Black, or two or more races. The school does not report numbers for students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of specialized support services. The total enrollment is in the low hundreds for an elementary building, which gives it a relatively small scale.
On state assessments, Avon Elementary’s proficiency rates are modest. In math, less than a third of students tested scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the rate is slightly higher but still below most state and national averages. Fifth-grade science results also show a low share of students meeting proficiency. These figures come from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, and participation rates were high, so the results reflect near-complete testing of the enrolled students. For a family considering this school, these numbers suggest that the school’s academic performance in core subjects is an area that warrants further conversation with the principal or classroom teachers about what support and intervention programs are in place. There is no state testing data for kindergarten through second grade, as those grades are not tested under Colorado’s system, so the available snapshot only covers grades three through five.
Because Avon Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Likewise, no information was available on course access, staffing ratios, discipline incidents, or attendance patterns, including chronic absenteeism. The data do not indicate whether the school offers programs such as gifted and talented education, specials like art or music, or after-school enrichment. A parent interested in those aspects should seek information directly from the school’s website or office.
The housing market in Avon is expensive. Typical home values are well above the state and national medians, reflecting the desirability of the mountain resort region. Rents are also high, and the cost of homeownership relative to local incomes is steep. This economic reality shapes the community the school draws from: many families working in the hospitality and service sectors likely face housing cost burdens, which can affect school stability and family resources.
The school is not a charter or magnet; it is a traditional neighborhood public school. The district, Eagle County Re 50, covers a wide geographic area that includes other resort communities and rural valleys. No recent district-level changes were publicly reported in the search, so it is not clear whether any major programming shifts or facility investments are underway.
For a parent weighing this school, the key takeaway is that Avon Elementary serves a high-poverty student population in a very expensive housing market, and its state test results indicate room for growth in core academics. It is a small elementary school in a resort-town setting, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic. Families who value small-school familiarity and local community integration may find it a natural fit if they are comfortable engaging actively to understand how the school addresses its academic challenges. Those seeking a school with very high test scores or extensive enrichment programs will want to look into what supplementary offerings exist or consider other options in the district. The data available leave several important questions unanswered, so a direct visit and conversation with the school would be a practical next step.
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