- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avon Park, FL
Avon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120084000901
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Avon Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Avon Elementary School grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120084000901 · Avon Park, FL Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 17.3:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Avon Elementary School grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Avon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 503
Avon Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Avon Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Elementary School compares
Avon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,585
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
48
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 25.2%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Avon Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Elementary School
How many students attend Avon Elementary School?
Avon Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avon Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 School?
71.9% of students at Avon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Avon Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Elementary School?
Avon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Avon Elementary School rank among public schools in Avon Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avon Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Avon Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.