Enrollment
694
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, IN
River Birch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Birch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180027002480
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Birch Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Birch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Birch Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN.
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180027002480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Birch Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Birch Elementary School
River Birch Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Avon, Indiana, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 426 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 694 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Avon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Avon Intermediate School East (837 students): River Birch Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.1:1).
Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students) and Avon Middle School North (929 students) alongside River Birch Elementary 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 River Birch Elementary School compares
River Birch Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 57.2%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, River Birch Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Community School Corp, which includes River Birch Elementary School.
$11,979
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 River Birch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Birch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Avon Intermediate School East
Standard public school
837 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
784 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Avon Intermediate School West
Standard public school
755 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Hickory Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Birch Elementary School
How many students attend River Birch Elementary School?
River Birch Elementary School has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Birch Elementary School?
33.7% of students at River Birch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Birch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Birch Elementary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Avon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Birch Elementary School?
River Birch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 River Birch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, River Birch Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN. 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 River Birch Elementary School a good school?
River Birch Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Community School Corp?
Besides River Birch Elementary School, Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students), Avon Middle School North (929 students), and Avon Intermediate School East (837 students). See the Avon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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