Enrollment
755
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, IN
Avon Intermediate School West
Federal NCES profile for Avon Intermediate School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180027002092
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Intermediate School West earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Intermediate School West has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Intermediate School West ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN.
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180027002092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Intermediate School West compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Intermediate School West
Avon Intermediate School West is a large elementary school in Avon, Indiana, enrolling 755 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Avon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Avon Intermediate School East (837 students): Avon Intermediate School West is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students) and Avon Middle School North (929 students) alongside Avon Intermediate School West.
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 Intermediate School West compares
Avon Intermediate School West on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 45.4%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Avon Intermediate School West is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Community School Corp, which includes Avon Intermediate School West.
$11,979
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 Intermediate School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Intermediate School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Avon Intermediate School East
Standard public school
837 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
784 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
River Birch Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Hickory Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Intermediate School West
How many students attend Avon Intermediate School West?
Avon Intermediate School West has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Intermediate School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Intermediate School West is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Intermediate School West?
38.7% of students at Avon Intermediate School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Intermediate School West?
The largest demographic group at Avon Intermediate School West is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Avon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Intermediate School West?
Avon Intermediate School West has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Intermediate School West rank among elementary schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Intermediate School West ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Avon on the city page.
Is Avon Intermediate School West a good school?
Avon Intermediate School West earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Avon Community School Corp?
Besides Avon Intermediate School West, Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students), Avon Middle School North (929 students), and Avon Intermediate School East (837 students). See the Avon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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