Enrollment
361
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Round Lake Beach, IL
Avon Center Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Center Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171752005313
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Center Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Round Lake Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Avon Center Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Center Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, IL.
School address
District: Grayslake Ccsd 46 · Illinois
NCES ID 171752005313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Center Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Center Elem School
Avon Center Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Round Lake Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Raymond Ellis Elem School (617 students): Avon Center Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 12.4:1).
Grayslake Ccsd 46 also operates Frederick School (667 students) and Grayslake Middle School (641 students) alongside Avon Center Elem 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 Avon Center Elem School compares
Avon Center Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$17,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 361 Top 52% in Illinois - larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171752005313
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 34.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Avon Center Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 361:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayslake Ccsd 46, which includes Avon Center Elem School.
$17,079
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Avon Center Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayslake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Center Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Round Lake Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Center Elem School
How many students attend Avon Center Elem School?
Avon Center Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Round Lake Beach, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Center Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Center Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Center Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Center Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Round Lake Beach, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Center Elem School?
Avon Center Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avon Center Elem School rank among elementary schools in Round Lake Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Center Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Round Lake Beach, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Round Lake Beach on the city page.
Is Avon Center Elem School a good school?
Avon Center Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Grayslake Ccsd 46?
Besides Avon Center Elem School, Grayslake Ccsd 46 also operates Frederick School (667 students), Grayslake Middle School (641 students), and Woodview School (450 students). See the Grayslake Ccsd 46 district page for the complete list.