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Avona EL Sch

Elementary School · Wilson Area Sd · Easton, PA

A Wilson Area Sd elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2317 Front Street, Easton, PA 18042

  • Math 72% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$16,561
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Avona EL Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Avona EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,390/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easton), 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

$75,806

Median home value

$205,900

Median rent

$1,245/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

55.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Jane Frances De Chantal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.8 mi364Compare →
Wilson Borough EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–40.8 mi292Compare →
The Childrens Garden Early Ed CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi6Compare →
Cheston EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.7K–51.2 mi556Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wilson Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$16,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avona EL Sch is listed in Wilson Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avona EL Sch

Avona EL Sch is a public elementary school in Easton, PA, part of Wilson Area Sd, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avona EL Sch

What grades does Avona EL Sch serve?

Avona EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Avona EL Sch?

Avona EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avona EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Avona EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avona EL Sch rank in PA?

Avona EL Sch ranks #1,550 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Avona EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Avona EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Avona EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avona EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Avona EL Sch a charter school?

No, Avona EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avona EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Avona EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avona EL Sch?

65.2% of students at Avona EL Sch 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
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Northampton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 18042)
44,797
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18042; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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