Enrollment
205
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avona El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avona El Sch
Avona El Sch is a higher-need, small elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Easton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students): Avona El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students) and Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students) alongside Avona El Sch.
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 Avona El Sch compares
Avona El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson Area Sd, which includes Avona El Sch.
$15,541
Per student
-14%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Avona El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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