Enrollment
363
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Avalon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033000348
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #25 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary School ranks #25 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avalon Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avalon Elementary School
Avalon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Avalon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avalon Elementary School compares
Avalon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 12.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Avalon Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Avalon Elementary School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avalon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Avalon Elementary School
How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avalon Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Avalon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avalon Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary School ranks #25 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
Is Avalon Elementary School a good school?
Avalon Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Avalon Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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