Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apache Junction, AZ
Avalon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Avalon Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Apache Junction · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040023503157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Avalon Elementary held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040023503157 · Apache Junction, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
313 enr · 60.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Horatio Elementary School (313 students)
Avalon Elementary held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Avalon Elementary compares
Avalon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Avalon Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) reports $12,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Apache Junction
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Avalon Elementary
How many students attend Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apache Junction, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avalon Elementary?
60.8% of students at Avalon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Elementary is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Apache Junction, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Avalon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Apache Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apache Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214)?
None; Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) is a single-school charter district, and Avalon Elementary is its only campus.