- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Avalon Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120033000348 · Naples, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 18.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Avalon Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avalon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 363
Avalon Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Avalon Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avalon Elementary School compares
Avalon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.