Enrollment
821
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Middle School South compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Middle School South
Avon Middle School South is a large middle school in Avon, Indiana, enrolling 821 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 821 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Avon's middle schools, it stands alongside Avon Middle School North (929 students): Avon Middle School South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17.2:1).
Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students) and Avon Middle School North (929 students) alongside Avon Middle School South.
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 South compares
Avon Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 45.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Community School Corp, which includes Avon Middle School South.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~821 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Avon Middle School South a good school?
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. 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 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.
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