Enrollment
264
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avon, MN
Avon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Avon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270293000065
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Avon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albany Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270293000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Elementary
Avon Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Avon, Minnesota, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area High School (584 students) and Albany Area Middle School (457 students) alongside Avon Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Avon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 19% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
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
- 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
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Avon Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany Public School District, which includes Avon Elementary.
$12,934
Per student
-15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 65.1%
Federal 11.8%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Elementary
How many students attend Avon Elementary?
Avon Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avon, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% 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?
21.0% of students at Avon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Avon Elementary is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Avon, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Elementary?
Avon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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).
Is Avon Elementary a good school?
Avon Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Albany Public School District?
Besides Avon Elementary, Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area High School (584 students), Albany Area Middle School (457 students), and Albany Elementary (380 students). See the Albany Public School District district page for the complete list.
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