- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avon, CT
Avon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090012000012
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT.
School address
District: Avon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090012000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Avon Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090012000012 · Avon, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School (946 students)
Avon Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Avon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School
946 students
- Pine Grove Sch
Pine Grove School
613 students
- Thompson Brook
Thompson Brook School
497 students
- This school
Avon Middle School
461 students
- Roaring Brook
Roaring Brook School
461 students
What this shows Avon Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Middle School compares
Avon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$23,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Asian 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Avon Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Avon School District reports $23,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Middle School
How many students attend Avon Middle School?
Avon Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 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 Middle School?
9.2% of students at Avon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Avon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Middle School?
Avon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT. 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 on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon School District?
Besides Avon Middle School, Avon School District also operates Avon High School (946 students), Pine Grove School (613 students), and Thompson Brook School (497 students). See the Avon School District district page for the complete list.