Enrollment
1,436
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Grove, PA
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Avon Grove Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420279001365
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in West Grove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Grove Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 6 public schools in West Grove, PA.
School address
District: Avon Grove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420279001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Grove Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch is a large elementary school in West Grove, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,436 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,436 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn London El Sch (560 students): Avon Grove Intrmd Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 8.5:1).
Avon Grove Sd also operates Avon Grove Hs (1,744 students) and Fred S Engle Ms (1,131 students) alongside Avon Grove Intrmd Sch.
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 Grove Intrmd Sch compares
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,436 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,436
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Avon Grove Intrmd Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Grove Sd, which includes Avon Grove Intrmd Sch.
$14,702
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 32.5%
Federal 6.2%
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 Grove Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Grove Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred S Engle Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn London El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Grove Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,744
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in West Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Grove Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Avon Grove Intrmd Sch?
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch has 1,436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Grove, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch?
30.5% of students at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Grove Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Avon Grove Intrmd Sch is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in West Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Grove Intrmd Sch?
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Grove Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in West Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Grove Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 6 public schools in West Grove, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Grove on the city page.
Is Avon Grove Intrmd Sch a good school?
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Avon Grove Sd?
Besides Avon Grove Intrmd Sch, Avon Grove Sd also operates Avon Grove Hs (1,744 students), Fred S Engle Ms (1,131 students), and Penn London El Sch (560 students). See the Avon Grove Sd district page for the complete list.
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