River Birch Elementary School

Summary:

River Birch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avon, Indiana, serving 655 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked Avon Community School Corporation, which is ranked 20th out of 381 school districts in the state.

River Birch Elementary consistently outperforms the Avon district and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.7% of River Birch students were proficient or better in ILEARN ELA, compared to 53.08% for the Avon district and 38.6% for the state. In Math, 69.51% of River Birch students were proficient or better, compared to 57.01% for the Avon district and 52.4% for the state. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 6.6%, compared to 15.9% for the Avon district.

While River Birch has a diverse student population, with 66.41% White, 14.66% African American, 8.55% Hispanic, and 3.97% Asian students, it serves a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.78%) compared to some nearby schools like Sycamore Elementary (47.13%) and Pine Tree Elementary (54.91%). This suggests River Birch may have access to additional resources or strategies that contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 5456 E CR 75 North
       Avon, IN  46123


(317) 544-6800

District: Avon Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,525 Help


Students who attend River Birch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Avon Intermediate School East
    Avon Middle School North
High:    Avon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
African American:
14.7%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Birch Elementary School ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), African American (14.7%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Avon Community School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School is 16.3. 4 elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare River Birch Elementary School employs 40.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Birch Elementary School is $8,525, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

River Birch Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Avon Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon Community School Corp 20th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Birch Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 74.61 222nd 1035 78.6%
2014 66.93 361st 1036 65.2%
2015 81.91 125th 1040 88.0%
2016 76.04 208th 1046 80.1%
2017 79.97 164th 1033 84.1%
2018 78.41 187th 1027 81.8%
2019 77.20 194th 1031 81.2%
2021 75.05 234th 1016 77.0%
2022 74.32 244th 1020 76.1%
2023 88.58 78th 1016 92.3%
2024 86.13 113th 1010 88.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for River Birch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 615 32 17 35 1 0 37 0 737
2012 564 32 23 36 1 0 44 0 700
2013 592 38 23 43 0 0 41 0 737
2014 604 46 25 57 0 0 42 0 774
2015 572 51 27 61 0 0 36 0 747
2016 584 54 27 63 0 0 34 0 762
2017 595 64 20 65 0 0 40 0 784
2018 585 63 21 59 0 1 40 0 769
2019 590 71 26 66 0 1 58 0 812
2020 603 73 23 59 0 0 51 0 809
2021 577 74 25 56 0 1 49 0 782
2022 574 132 51 80 1 1 64 0 903
2023 435 96 26 56 0 1 41 0 655

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Birch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 737 34.0 21.6 23.3
2012 700 32.0 21.8 19.7
2013 737 36.5 20.1 19.4
2014 774 35.0 22.1 22.7
2015 747 33.0 22.6 22.6
2016 762 34.0 22.4 24.4
2017 784 36.7 21.3 26.4
2018 769 38.1 20.1 26.9
2019 812 42.0 19.3 30.2
2020 809 43.0 18.8 28.4
2021 782 40.8 19.1 28.5
2022 903 58.3 15.4 24.7
2023 655 40.1 16.3 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Birch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 737 34.0 21.6 23.3
2012 700 32.0 21.8 19.7
2013 737 36.5 20.1 19.4
2014 774 35.0 22.1 22.7
2015 747 33.0 22.6 22.6
2016 762 34.0 22.4 24.4
2017 784 36.7 21.3 26.4
2018 769 38.1 20.1 26.9
2019 812 42.0 19.3 30.2
2020 809 43.0 18.8 28.4
2021 782 40.8 19.1 28.5
2022 903 58.3 15.4 24.7
2023 655 40.1 16.3 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Birch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $185 (2.3%) $7,805 (97.7%) $7,991
2020 $198 (2.3%) $8,245 (97.6%) $8,444
2021 $205 (2.1%) $9,382 (97.9%) $9,587
2022 $454 (5.3%) $8,071 (94.7%) $8,525

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Birch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 194th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 1016 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Birch Elementary School)57.162.4
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avon Community School Corp)58.552.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (River Birch Elementary School)76.677.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Avon Community School Corp)74.870.5
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Birch Elementary School)54.358.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Community School Corp)5451.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (River Birch Elementary School)73.272.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Avon Community School Corp)71.769.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (River Birch Elementary School)53.752
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Avon Community School Corp)54.146.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students812655
 19.3%
African American7196
 35.2%
American Indian00
Asian2626
Hispanic6656
 15.2%
Pacific Islander11
White590435
 26.3%
Two or More Races5841
 29.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%38.8%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Birch Elementary School

Students at River Birch Elementary School are 66% White, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 655 students attended River Birch Elementary School.

River Birch Elementary School ranks 113th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend River Birch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Avon Intermediate School East
Middle : Avon Middle School North
High : Avon High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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