At a glance
Reported students
694
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
666
River Birch Elementary School: 694 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about River Birch Elementary School
River Birch Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Avon. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Avon Community School Corp. NCES reports 694 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.2%) and Black (20.2%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking River Birch Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.2%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black20.2%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Avon Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
784 reported students
Hickory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
589 reported students
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Pine Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near River Birch Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 784 | 2.2 mi |
| Cedar Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 638 | 2.3 mi |
| Hickory Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 589 | 2.4 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 512 | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Tree Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 450 | 3 mi |
| Cardinal Elementary School Elementary · Brownsburg Community School Corp | KG–05 | 650 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River Birch Elementary School
What grades does River Birch Elementary School serve?
River Birch Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Avon Community School Corp.
How many students attend River Birch Elementary School?
River Birch Elementary School reported 694 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 665 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 694 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is River Birch Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
River Birch Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Avon Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of River Birch Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is River Birch Elementary School in?
River Birch Elementary School is part of Avon Community School Corp, based in Avon, IN, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River Birch Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maple Elementary School (2.2 mi), Cedar Elementary School (2.3 mi), Hickory Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.