Enrollment
613
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, CT
Pine Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090012010010
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Avon, CT.
School address
District: Avon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090012010010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Grove School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Grove School
Pine Grove School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Avon, Connecticut, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Connecticut schools and 18% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Avon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thompson Brook School (497 students): Pine Grove School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Avon School District also operates Avon High School (946 students) and Thompson Brook School (497 students) alongside Pine Grove School.
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 Pine Grove School compares
Pine Grove School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 65.7%
Asian 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Pine Grove School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon School District, which includes Pine Grove School.
$22,893
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.7%
State 16.7%
Federal 3.6%
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 Pine Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove School
How many students attend Pine Grove School?
Pine Grove School has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove School is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove School?
9.0% of students at Pine Grove School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Avon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove School?
Pine Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Grove School rank among elementary schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Avon, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Avon on the city page.
Is Pine Grove School a good school?
Pine Grove School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut 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 Avon School District?
Besides Pine Grove School, Avon School District also operates Avon High School (946 students), Thompson Brook School (497 students), and Avon Middle School (461 students). See the Avon School District district page for the complete list.
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