- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
River Birch Elementary School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+15.0%).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 180027002480 · Avon, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 17.4:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School (3,523 students)
River Birch Elementary School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+15.0%). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
River Birch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School
3,523 students
- Avon Middle Sc 929
Avon Middle School North
929 students
- Avon Intermedi 837
Avon Intermediate School East
837 students
- Avon Middle Sc 821
Avon Middle School South
821 students
- Maple Elementa 784
Maple Elementary School
784 students
- This school 694
River Birch Elementary School
694 students
What this shows River Birch Elementary School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Birch Elementary School compares
River Birch Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Avon Community School Corp reports $12,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), up 98.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.