- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, SD
Avon Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Avon Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460427000028
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Elementary - 02 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Avon, SD.
School address
District: Avon School District 04-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460427000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Avon Elementary - 02 held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 460427000028 · Avon, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 10.6:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School - 01 (77 students)
Avon Elementary - 02 held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Avon Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School - 01
77 students
- This school
Avon Elementary - 02
74 students
- Avon Middle Sc
Avon Middle School - 05
63 students
- Avon Preschool 13
Avon Preschool - 06
13 students
What this shows Avon Elementary - 02 reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Elementary - 02 compares
Avon Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 25% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,045
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Avon Elementary - 02 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Avon School District 04-1 reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School - 01 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Preschool - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
1 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.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Elementary - 02
How many students attend Avon Elementary - 02?
Avon Elementary - 02 has 74 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary - 02 is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon Elementary - 02?
6.2% of students at Avon Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Avon Elementary - 02 is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Avon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Elementary - 02?
Avon Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avon Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Avon, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Avon School District 04-1?
Besides Avon Elementary - 02, Avon School District 04-1 also operates Avon High School - 01 (77 students), Avon Middle School - 05 (63 students), and Avon Preschool - 06 (13 students). See the Avon School District 04-1 district page for the complete list.