Enrollment
381
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester Hls, MI
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Gifted and Talented Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260369008910
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rochester Hls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Gifted and Talented Education ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369008910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale Gifted and Talented Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rochester Hls, Michigan, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 36% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.2% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Michigan average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Avondale Middle School (639 students) alongside Avondale Gifted and Talented Education.
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 Avondale Gifted and Talented Education compares
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Asian 53.5%
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Avondale Gifted and Talented Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Avondale Gifted and Talented Education.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 Avondale Gifted and Talented Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avondale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Gifted and Talented Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
How many students attend Avondale Gifted and Talented Education?
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester Hls, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education is 23.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education?
2.2% of students at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Gifted and Talented Education?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Gifted and Talented Education is Asian at 53.5% of enrollment, in Rochester Hls, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Gifted and Talented Education?
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Avondale Gifted and Talented Education rank among public schools in Rochester Hls?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Gifted and Talented Education ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochester Hls, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochester Hls on the city page.
Is Avondale Gifted and Talented Education a good school?
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan 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 Avondale School District?
Besides Avondale Gifted and Talented Education, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Avondale Middle School (639 students), and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.
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