Enrollment
210
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180027002749
White Oak Early Learning Center — Avon, IN
Federal NCES profile for White Oak Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak Early Learning Center earns a D Resource Investment Index (42/100), with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 42/100
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 210
- students enrolled
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Oak Early Learning Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
White Oak Early Learning Center reports 210 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Indiana average and 34% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Avon Community School Corp spends $15,565 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White Oak Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
21 smaller classes than 12% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
210 larger than 21% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,565
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 210 Top 10% in Indiana — larger than 90% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.0% -31% vs state
NCES ID 180027002749
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Community School Corp, which includes White Oak Early Learning Center.
$15,565
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about White Oak Early Learning Center
How many students attend White Oak Early Learning Center?
White Oak Early Learning Center has 210 students enrolled. It is a other school in Avon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Early Learning Center is 21.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Oak Early Learning Center?
34.0% of students at White Oak Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at White Oak Early Learning Center is White at 44.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Avon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak Early Learning Center?
White Oak Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.