Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Avon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avon Elementary School's student population of 48 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Avon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Avon Elementary School?
48 students attend Avon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Avon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avon Elementary School?
Avon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avon Elementary School offer ?
Avon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Avon Elementary School part of?
Avon Elementary School is part of Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 School District.
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