The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Avondale Elementary School
Avondale Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the unincorporated community of Avondale, part of Pueblo County School District 70. The school is the only public elementary within the community itself, and after fifth grade students move on to Vineland Middle School and Pueblo County High School elsewhere in the district.
The community of Avondale is a small, low-density census-designated place with a predominantly Hispanic population and a high homeownership rate. It has no downtown or concentrated commercial street life; most residents commute to jobs in the broader Pueblo metropolitan area. The population has been declining over recent census counts, and there is no indication of major new housing development. For families considering the area, housing costs are notably lower than the state and national averages, which makes the community relatively affordable compared to much of Colorado.
Academically, state assessment results place Avondale Elementary in a challenging position. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the share of students scoring proficient or above was low in both mathematics and English language arts, roughly one in six students reaching that benchmark. Science results for fifth graders were not reported due to data suppression. Compared with other schools across Pueblo County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the very bottom of the range, but well below the midpoint of the county’s schools. For a family looking at these numbers, the school’s performance is clearly an area to explore further with the school staff.
The student body is small and economically diverse in a specific sense. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a marker of a high-poverty enrollment. Racially and ethnically, the majority of students identify as Hispanic, with a substantial white population and smaller shares of students who are American Indian or of two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the provided records.
A notable structural feature of the district is its four-day school week, a change implemented in recent years that continues to shape daily life for families. This schedule means children attend school for a longer day on fewer days per week, which affects childcare arrangements, extracurricular access, and family routines. It is the kind of logistical consideration that matters differently for different households.
No information was available on programs such as gifted education, specials, or after-school offerings, nor on staffing ratios, class sizes, or disciplinary climate. A parent assessing the school would want to ask the school directly about these areas.
For a family that values a small, rural elementary setting with a predictable four-day schedule and a community where home prices are modest relative to the state, Avondale Elementary is a straightforward option within the district. The academic results and high poverty rate are significant context, and a family should weigh how the school supports students in that environment. The school functions as a local anchor in a community that is stable but not growing, and for families already living in Avondale or looking for a lower-cost entry into Pueblo County, it is the elementary school in their backyard.
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