- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avon, IN
Avon Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Avon Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180027002095
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Middle School South earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Middle School South has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School South ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Avon, IN.
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180027002095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Avon Middle School South held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180027002095 · Avon, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 16.8:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School (3,523 students)
Avon Middle School South held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Avon Middle School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School
3,523 students
- Avon Middle Sc 929
Avon Middle School North
929 students
- Avon Intermedi 837
Avon Intermediate School East
837 students
- This school 821
Avon Middle School South
821 students
- Maple Elementa 784
Maple Elementary School
784 students
- Avon Intermedi 755
Avon Intermediate School West
755 students
What this shows Avon Middle School South reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avon Middle School South compares
Avon Middle School South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$12,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Avon Middle School South is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avon Community School Corp reports $12,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avon Middle School South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Avon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avon Middle School South
How many students attend Avon Middle School South?
Avon Middle School South has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle School South is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avon Middle School South?
38.4% of students at Avon Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Avon Middle School South is White at 45.7% 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 Middle School South?
Avon Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 South rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Middle School South ranks #5 of 12 public 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 public schools in Avon on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon Community School Corp?
Besides Avon Middle School South, 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.