River Birch Elementary School

655 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

River Birch Elementary School, located in Avon, Indiana, serves as a key part of the Avon Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creativity and critical thinking.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused culture and dedication to strong communication between staff, parents, and students. With a professional faculty dedicated to individualized instruction, River Birch Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and building a foundation of core values. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and resources, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing neighborhood setting.

655

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Birch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	56
Black	96
Asian	26
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
435 (66.4 %)
Black
96 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (8.5 %)
Two or More
41 (6.3 %)
Asian
26 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avon Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)544-6800
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 121