Excellent
#220 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 12% in state
River Birch Elementary School
Elementary School · Avon Community School Corp · Avon, IN
An Avon Community School Corp elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5456 E CR 75 North, Avon, IN 46123
- Math 68% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Birch Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Birch Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,742/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,989
Median home value
$293,000
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Cedar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Hickory Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avon Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Birch Elementary School is listed in Avon Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Birch Elementary School
River Birch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avon, IN, part of Avon Community School Corp, serving approximately 753 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Birch Elementary School
What grades does River Birch Elementary School serve?
River Birch Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend River Birch Elementary School?
River Birch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Birch Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Birch Elementary School rank in IN?
River Birch Elementary School ranks #220 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is River Birch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Birch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Birch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Birch Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is River Birch Elementary School a charter school?
No, River Birch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Birch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, River Birch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Birch Elementary School?
42.1% of students at River Birch Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hendricks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (317) 544-6800
- Area population (ZIP 46123)
- 42,395
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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