- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Avonworth El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Avonworth El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420282000034
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avonworth El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #41 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Avonworth El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth El Sch ranks #41 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Avonworth Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420282000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Avonworth El Sch held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420282000034 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.9:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Avonworth Hs (579 students)
Avonworth El Sch held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Avonworth El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avonworth Hs
Avonworth Hs
579 students
- This school
Avonworth El Sch
478 students
- Avonworth Ms
Avonworth Ms
446 students
- Avonworth Prim
Avonworth Primary Center
423 students
What this shows Avonworth El Sch reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avonworth El Sch compares
Avonworth 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,960
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Avonworth El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avonworth Sd reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avonworth El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avonworth El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avonworth El Sch
How many students attend Avonworth El Sch?
Avonworth El Sch has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Avonworth El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avonworth El Sch?
12.6% of students at Avonworth El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avonworth El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Avonworth El Sch is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avonworth El Sch?
Avonworth El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Avonworth El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth El Sch ranks #41 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Avonworth Sd?
Besides Avonworth El Sch, Avonworth Sd also operates Avonworth Hs (579 students), Avonworth Ms (446 students), and Avonworth Primary Center (423 students). See the Avonworth Sd district page for the complete list.