Avon School

Summary:

Avon School is a small elementary school in Avon, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 28 students. Despite its small size, Avon School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests.

Avon School's key strengths include its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 12.5:1 over the past three years, and its significantly higher per-student spending ($13,807 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like O.D. Speer School ($10,927 in 2018-2019). These factors likely contribute to the school's academic excellence, with 60% of Avon School students proficient or better in mathematics and 80% proficient or better in reading, far surpassing the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively.

While Avon School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, this variability may not fully capture the school's quality and effectiveness. Additionally, Avon School's student population is 100% White, which is significantly different from the more racially diverse student body at nearby schools like O.D. Speer School. As parents consider educational options for their children, Avon School's exceptional academic performance, small class sizes, and unique demographics make it a standout choice in the region, particularly when compared to other local schools like Garrison School and Elliston School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 603 Main Street E.
       Avon, MT  59713


(406) 492-6191

District: Avon Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,261 Help


Students who attend Avon School usually attend:

High:    Powell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  28

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avon School ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avon School is 7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avon School is $10,261.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Avon School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Avon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon Elementary 5th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avon School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 69.14 92nd 287 67.9%
2021 43.72 234th 356 34.3%
2022 98.90 3rd 329 99.1%
2023 95.19 11th 332 96.7%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Avon School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 28 28
1991 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1992 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1993 46 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 43 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1995 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1996 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1997 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1998 47 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 48
1999 43 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2000 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2001 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2002 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2005 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2006 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2007 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2009 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2010 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2011 20 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 22
2012 17 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 19
2013 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 14
2014 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
2015 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2016 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2017 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2018 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2019 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2021 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2022 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2023 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28

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 Avon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 28 2.0 14.0 n/a
1991 37 2.5 14.8 0
1992 33 3.0 11.0 n/a
1993 49 3.0 16.3 0
1994 45 3.0 15.0 0
1995 47 3.0 15.7 0
1996 47 3.0 15.7 0
1997 47 3.0 15.7 0
1998 48 3.0 16.0 0
1999 44 3.0 14.7 n/a
2000 50 3.5 14.3 n/a
2001 48 4.0 12.0 0
2002 45 3.0 15.0 13.3
2003 45 3.0 15.0 13.3
2004 50 4.0 12.5 10
2005 49 4.0 12.3 n/a
2006 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
2007 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
2008 35 4.0 8.8 n/a
2009 28 4.0 7.0 n/a
2010 25 4.0 6.2 n/a
2011 22 4.0 5.5 n/a
2012 19 3.0 6.3 0
2013 14 3.0 4.6 0
2014 20 3.0 6.6 0
2015 16 3.0 5.3 0
2016 16 2.0 8.0 0
2017 24 3.0 8.0 0
2018 16 3.0 5.3 0
2019 15 3.0 5.0 20
2020 25 3.0 8.3 12
2021 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2022 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2023 28 4.0 7.0 n/a

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 Avon School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 28 2.0 14.0 n/a
1991 37 2.5 14.8 0
1992 33 3.0 11.0 n/a
1993 49 3.0 16.3 0
1994 45 3.0 15.0 0
1995 47 3.0 15.7 0
1996 47 3.0 15.7 0
1997 47 3.0 15.7 0
1998 48 3.0 16.0 0
1999 44 3.0 14.7 n/a
2000 50 3.5 14.3 n/a
2001 48 4.0 12.0 0
2002 45 3.0 15.0 13.3
2003 45 3.0 15.0 13.3
2004 50 4.0 12.5 10
2005 49 4.0 12.3 n/a
2006 46 4.0 11.5 n/a
2007 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
2008 35 4.0 8.8 n/a
2009 28 4.0 7.0 n/a
2010 25 4.0 6.2 n/a
2011 22 4.0 5.5 n/a
2012 19 3.0 6.3 0
2013 14 3.0 4.6 0
2014 20 3.0 6.6 0
2015 16 3.0 5.3 0
2016 16 2.0 8.0 0
2017 24 3.0 8.0 0
2018 16 3.0 5.3 0
2019 15 3.0 5.0 20
2020 25 3.0 8.3 12
2021 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2022 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2023 28 4.0 7.0 n/a

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 Avon School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,807
2021 $10,378
2022 $10,929
2023 $10,261

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avon School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1528
 86.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1528
 86.7%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon School

In the 2022-23 school year, 28 students attended Avon School.

Yes! Avon School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 332 Montana elementary schools.

Students at Avon School are 100% White.

Students who attend Avon School usually go on to attend:

High : Powell County 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 Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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