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Avon Intermediate School West

176 S Avon Avenue, Avon, IN 46123Avon Community School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
793
Students
Total enrolled
$15,565
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 793 students in grades 05–06 in Avon, Indiana.
8% above average funding
District spends $15,565 per pupil, 8% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Avon Intermediate School West is a large middle in Avon, Indiana, serving grades 05–06 with 793 students. The district invests $15,565 per student — 8% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Avon Intermediate School West

793
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution399 male · 394 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 364 students
Student Composition
51%
11%
26%
Asian5%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black26%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180027002092

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,565Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,565
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,848
Student Support$2,957
Administration$1,868
Operations$2,335
Other$1,556
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,565 spent per student, an estimated $6,895 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
39%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
39.5%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Maple Elementary SchoolCedar Elementary SchoolRiver Birch Elementary SchoolHickory Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Avon Middle School NorthAvon Intermediate School EastAvon Middle School South
↓
High School
Avon High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyHendricks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAvon Community School Corp →
Phone: (317)544-5900
NCES ID: 180027002092
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Avon seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Avon Community School Corp
High
Avon High School
3,348 students · 09–12
38% FRL
Mid
Avon Middle School North
854 students · 07–08
42% FRL
Mid
Avon Intermediate School East
849 students · 05–06
46% FRL
Mid
Avon Middle School South
835 students · 07–08
44% FRL
Elem
Maple Elementary School
714 students · KG–04
54% FRL
Elem
Cedar Elementary School
703 students · KG–04
51% FRL
Elem
River Birch Elementary School
655 students · KG–04
39% FRL
Elem
Hickory Elementary School
566 students · KG–04
45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
176 S Avon Avenue, Avon, IN 46123
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.