1. Community Analysis Avondale East Sandra Kirk

2. 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%

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

4. School Staff Certified20 Fully licensed91% Provisional 5% Highly Qualified94% One principal10 Years No staff turnover09/10 ExperienceMasters Plus https://svapp15586.ksde.org/rcard/building.aspx?org_no=D0501&bld g_no=8442 https://svapp15586.ksde.org/rcard/building.aspx?org_no=D0501&bld g_no=8442

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

10. Topeka, Kansas Capital of Kansas Brown vs. Board of Education Per Capital Topeka has a high rate of crime http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.asp?city=Topeka&state=KS http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.asp?city=Topeka&state=KS Chosen as one of “Top 10 Cities for the Next Decade” in July 2010 by Kiplinger

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