- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Avona El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Avona El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422655003516
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avona El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Avona El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avona El Sch ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422655003516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Avona El Sch held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 422655003516 · Easton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 15.8:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Area Hs (709 students)
Avona El Sch held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Avona El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Area Hs
Wilson Area Hs
709 students
- Wilson Area In
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
643 students
- Wilson Borough
Wilson Borough El Sch
285 students
- Williams Towns 249
Williams Township El Sch
249 students
- This school 205
Avona El Sch
205 students
What this shows Avona El Sch reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avona El Sch compares
Avona El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 28.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Avona El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Area Sd reports $16,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avona El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Borough El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Township El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avona El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avona El Sch
How many students attend Avona El Sch?
Avona El Sch has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avona El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Avona El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avona El Sch?
55.9% of students at Avona El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avona El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Avona El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avona El Sch?
Avona El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Avona El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Avona El Sch ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson Area Sd?
Besides Avona El Sch, Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students), Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students), and Wilson Borough El Sch (285 students). See the Wilson Area Sd district page for the complete list.