Community Analysis Avondale East Sandra Kirk

School Population 2008/2009 Enrollment:197 Race: African Americans 49.7% Whites 29.9% Hispanics 14.2% Other 6.1% Free or Reduced Meals:99.2%

Gender: Male54.8% Female45.2% English Second Language.6% Students with disabilities23.1% Higher than district 15.6% & state 13.5% Economically disadvantaged95%

School Staff Certified20 Fully licensed91% Provisional 5% Highly Qualified94% One principal10 Years No staff turnover09/10 ExperienceMasters Plus g_no= g_no=8442

Community Values  Avondale East is part of a bigger school district and community.  It is in an economically depressed area of town.  Other communities within district are more active politically.  Topeka is also the state capitol and is host to a mix of both conservatives and liberals.  District and community are more liberal in actions for effect change.

Recreational programs  Summer camp at school  Active YMCA located in neighborhood  Summer program at Parks and Rec  Afterschool basketball program

Occupations Many service jobs Most are single family homes Older children often work Low elderly population

Community Involvement Local Rotary Club donates: ◦ Coats ◦ Hats ◦ Gloves ◦ Field trip cost ◦ Books for library ◦ Books for students

Churches  Many denominations represented  High portion of population attend services  Influence of values are reflected in decisions  Strong mid-west values

Topeka, Kansas Capital of Kansas Brown vs. Board of Education Per Capital Topeka has a high rate of crime Chosen as one of “Top 10 Cities for the Next Decade” in July 2010 by Kiplinger

Government State capital Washburn University Air military base Active National Guard base