Avon Community School Corporation

What Avon Community School Corporation does

Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC), operating as Avon Schools, is an Indiana public school corporation serving nearly 11,000 students from preschool through 12th grade across 13 schools in Washington Township, Avon, Indiana. The district was founded in 1962 and is governed by an elected Board of School Trustees under Indiana law, with district leadership provided by Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham and CFO Sheila Glass. ACSC is the third-fastest-growing school district in Indiana by net enrollment growth during the pandemic years 2019-2021, expanding from approximately 3,000 students in 1990 to nearly 11,000 today, and is consistently ranked in the top 10% of Indiana's 292 public school corporations on ILEARN standardized tests (ranked 25th in the state) with Avon High School students in the top 10% on SAT scores since 2023.

The district's portfolio spans core K-12 instruction, Avon Online (virtual schooling), Avon Academy (alternative high school with certified teachers), specialized programs (Special Education STRIVE/IMPACT, OASIS behavioral program, Multilingual Learners at 19% of students, High Ability Learners, dyslexia support, homeless student services), preschool at the White Oak Early Learning Center, and three-tier bus transportation engineered for round-trip K-8 ride times of 55 minutes or less. The technology stack is composed of commodity K-12 tools - Finalsite for the website, Nutrislice for meal menus - anchored by an Avon Instructional Model built on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that have been a district-wide focus for four years to align curriculum and instruction across all schools.

As a public school corporation, ACSC has no tuition revenue and is funded through three streams: Indiana state education funding (allocated per student), local property tax revenue (constrained by Indiana's 1% residential property tax cap, which has cost the district more than $100 million in forfeitures since inception), and the voter-approved Operating Referendum (originally passed May 2018, renewed November 2025) at a maximum rate of $0.33, used exclusively for smaller class sizes, competitive educator compensation, and student supports. The district employs approximately 1,650 staff and serves a student population where 50.3% qualify for free/reduced lunch, 19% are multilingual learners, and 18.3% receive special education services, reflecting both the demographic diversity and the funding pressure characteristic of fast-growing suburban Indiana districts.

Name

Avon Community School Corporation

Legal name

Avon Community School Corporation

Website

https://avon-schools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Avon Community School Corporation is an Indiana public school district serving nearly 11,000 preschool-12th grade students across 13 schools in Washington Township, Avon, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and a voter-approved operating referendum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool education
• Special education services
• Multilingual learner programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Public school corporation receives state funding allocations based on student enrollment. In Indiana, school funding follows the child. State funding has periodically trended below inflation, requiring additional local support.
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue constitutes a significant portion of funding. Avon-Washington Township's tax base is 63% residential, meaning most of the tax base is capped at 1% under Indiana property tax caps. Since property tax caps were instituted, Avon Schools has forfeited more than $100 million in funding.
3. Operating Referendum Funds: Avon-Washington Township voters approved an Operating Referendum in May 2018 and renewed it in November 2025. The referendum funds are used exclusively for: (1) decreasing class sizes, (2) hiring and retaining excellent educators, and (3) providing additional student supports. No referendum funds are used for construction, technology/equipment, or administrator salaries. The 2026 referendum rate is set at $0.31, two cents below the voter-approved maximum rate of $0.33.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Avon Community School Corporation delivers free public K-12 education to nearly 11,000 preschool-through-12th-grade students across 13 schools (one early learning center, eight elementary, three middle, one high school). It also operates Avon Online (virtual schooling), Avon Academy (alternative high school), specialized programs for diverse learners (multilingual, special education including STRIVE/IMPACT/OASIS, high-ability, homeless, dyslexia), and student transportation services for the Avon-Washington Township community in Indiana.

Product overview

Avon Community School Corporation is a traditional K-12 public school district offering a unified educational portfolio centered on its core K-12 instructional program across 13 schools. The district provides specialized programs including Avon Online (virtual schooling), Avon Academy (alternative high school), special education services (STRIVE and IMPACT programs), multilingual learner support, STEM education, and the OASIS behavioral program. The portfolio is designed to serve diverse learner needs from preschool through graduation, with an emphasis on providing equitable experiences across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avon Community School Corporation K-12 Education Program Traditional K-12 public school education serving nearly 11,000 students from preschool through 12th grade across 13 schools, including one early learning center, eight elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and one high school (9-12). Delivered via a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) framework to ensure curriculum consistency and equitable programming across all schools.
• Avon Online District-operated online school providing virtual K-12 education for students who require online learning options, supplementing in-person instruction at the brick-and-mortar schools.
• Avon Academy Alternative high school program where students are supported by Certified Teachers in person rather than through online curriculum alone, serving students requiring alternative educational pathways.
• Preschool Programs Early childhood education programs for preschool-aged children, operated from the White Oak Early Learning Center with Avon Schools transportation services available.
• Special Education Services (STRIVE and IMPACT) Comprehensive special education programs including the STRIVE and IMPACT programs for students with significant behavioral and learning disabilities. Approximately 18.3% of Avon students receive special education services.
• Multilingual Learners Program Language support services for English language learners (multilingual learners), available at every Avon school, serving approximately 19.0% of the district student population.
• OASIS Program Specialized program for students with significant behavioral disabilities that allows students to receive services in their home school district rather than being placed in outside facilities.
• Three-Tier Bus Transportation Student transportation service utilizing a three-tier bus route system designed to maximize driver efficiency, with a stated goal of total ride time for any K-8 student of 55 minutes or less round trip.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in top 10% of Indiana's 292 public school corporations on ILEARN standardized tests
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avon Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation dedicated to supporting educational programs and initiatives within Avon Schools. The foundation works to enhance educational opportunities for students beyond what traditional funding provides.
• Avon Youth SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity youth sports organization operating under Avon Indiana government, providing recreational sports programs for youth in the community.
• Hendricks Regional HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare provider partnership supporting student health services, school nursing programs, and community wellness initiatives.
• MLM Community Pantry (Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food pantry supporting students and families experiencing food insecurity, addressing basic needs that impact student learning.
• Washington Township ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks department providing before/after school care programs at elementary schools. Partnership allows for drop-off as early as 6:30 am and pick-up by 6:00 pm, accommodating working families.
• Performance ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign-build partner for school construction and renovation projects. Worked on Avon Middle School West construction, AMS North expansion, Willow Elementary transformation, and Evergreen Elementary projects.
• Dr. Jerome McKibben (Demographer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted comprehensive demographic study presented in August 2024 to inform strategic planning for enrollment growth projections in the coming years.
• Pulte HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted land swap in 2025 where Pulte Homes received land north of Sycamore Elementary and land south of Whispering Pines subdivision, and ACSC received 78-acre parcel west of Avon High School.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carmel Clay Schools: Another large, high-performing Indiana public school district in the Indianapolis metro area. Comparable on size, suburban Indianapolis demographics, top-quartile state test performance, and referendum-driven funding model.
• Hamilton Southeastern Schools: Adjacent fast-growing Indiana suburban district; direct peer on student outcome rankings, enrollment growth, and use of operating referenda to fund operations and competitive teacher pay.
• Westfield Washington Schools: Northern Indianapolis-suburban district with similarly rapid enrollment growth, comparable curriculum focus, and the same Indiana funding/referendum framework as Avon.
• Zionsville Community Schools: High-performing Indiana suburban district competing for families, teachers, and academic ranking position; comparable on student outcomes and operating-referendum reliance.
• Brownsburg Community School Corporation: Indiana Hendricks County/metro-Indy district comparable in size, demographics, and labor competition for teachers; competes with Avon on student outcome rankings.
• Plainfield Community School Corporation: Nearby Indiana public school district operating under the same state funding formula, with comparable suburban demographics and program structure to Avon.
• Washington Township Schools (Indianapolis): Marion County public school district serving Indianapolis's Washington Township — overlaps geographically and shares the Washington Township brand used in Avon's referendum messaging.
• Pike Township Schools: Indiana Marion County suburban district comparable in size and structure, competing in the Indianapolis metro for both staff and student outcomes ranking.

Others

• Indiana Department of Education: State regulatory and funding body setting the funding formula under which Avon operates; enacts IEP/special education standards and administers the ILEARN assessments used to rank districts.
• Pulte Homes: Major Indiana residential developer that completed a 2025 land swap with ACSC; comparability is structural as a partner that brings new students into the Avon attendance area via new housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHxnv5Gr5KSRnV2qWjR7Qyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Avon.Schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avon-community-school-corporation
• Xx.com/OrioleTweets

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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