Enrollment
279
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, NY
Avon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360366004863
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avon, NY.
School address
District: Avon Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360366004863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Middle School
Avon Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Avon, New York, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 565 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Avon Central School District spends $20,522 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Avon Central School District also operates Avon Primary School (316 students) and Avon High School (311 students) alongside Avon Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Avon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Avon Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Central School District, which includes Avon Middle School.
$20,522
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 45.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Middle School
How many students attend Avon Middle School?
Avon Middle School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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?
32.7% of students at Avon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Avon, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Middle School?
Avon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avon, NY. 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.
Is Avon Middle School a good school?
Avon Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York 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 Central School District?
Besides Avon Middle School, Avon Central School District also operates Avon Primary School (316 students) and Avon High School (311 students). See the Avon Central School District district page for the complete list.
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