- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Avonworth Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Avonworth Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420282007520
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avonworth Primary Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #19 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avonworth Primary Center has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Primary Center ranks #19 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Avonworth Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420282007520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Avonworth Primary Center held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420282007520 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Avonworth Hs (579 students)
Avonworth Primary Center held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Avonworth Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avonworth Hs
Avonworth Hs
579 students
- Avonworth El S
Avonworth El Sch
478 students
- Avonworth Ms
Avonworth Ms
446 students
- This school
Avonworth Primary Center
423 students
What this shows Avonworth Primary Center reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avonworth Primary Center compares
Avonworth Primary Center 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Avonworth Primary Center 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 Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avonworth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avonworth Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avonworth Primary Center
How many students attend Avonworth Primary Center?
Avonworth Primary Center has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Primary Center is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Primary Center?
10.8% of students at Avonworth Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avonworth Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Avonworth Primary Center is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avonworth Primary Center?
Avonworth Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Primary Center rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Primary Center ranks #19 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 Primary Center, Avonworth Sd also operates Avonworth Hs (579 students), Avonworth El Sch (478 students), and Avonworth Ms (446 students). See the Avonworth Sd district page for the complete list.