The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pine Tree Elementary School
Pine Tree Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in Avon, Indiana, part of the Avon Community School Corporation. The school sits in a rapidly growing suburban town in Hendricks County, roughly west of Indianapolis, a place defined by residential subdivisions and big-box retail corridors along US Route 36 rather than a traditional walkable downtown. Housing values and rents in the area are above the state benchmark, consistent with a region that has seen heavy suburban expansion.
The school is one of seven elementaries in the district and, because it serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Academic performance is measured through the state’s ILEARN assessments. On the most recent results, a majority of Pine Tree students met or exceeded state proficiency standards in mathematics. In English language arts, roughly half of students reached that bar. Science results, which are tested at only one grade within this school’s range, showed a similar pattern, with about half of students scoring proficient or above. When placed alongside other districts in Hendricks County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint of the county, placing it in the upper half of the local comparison set. This suggests solid core academic performance relative to nearby peers.
Pine Tree’s enrollment is moderate for a K-4 school. The student body is racially and economically diverse. White students form the largest share, followed by Black students and then Hispanic students, with a smaller portion identifying as two or more races and a very small Asian population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a meaningful level of economic need in the school community. Data on special education identification and English learner status were not available, so a family with a child in either category would want to inquire directly with the school about available supports and services.
The district itself has been actively reshaping its educational landscape. Voters recently renewed an operating referendum that generates significant annual funding for teacher compensation, class size management, and student programming. The district also restructured its middle and intermediate school configurations and opened a new early learning center. A district-wide literacy initiative grounded in the science of reading was implemented beginning a few years ago, representing a material shift in how reading is taught across the elementary grades. These changes mean that Pine Tree’s youngest students are entering a system that has made deliberate investments in early childhood education and evidence-based reading instruction.
For a parent considering Pine Tree, the school sits within a district that is investing in itself and that performs above the midpoint for its county on state assessments. The school itself is diverse in terms of both race and income, which may be a draw or a consideration depending on family preference. The town of Avon is car-dependent and built around suburban sprawl rather than a downtown center, with extensive parks but little walkable street life. Housing is above the state median in cost. The rapid growth of the area means the community is still adding infrastructure and amenities. Families looking for a suburban Indianapolis elementary with solid academics, district-level investment, and a diverse student body would find Pine Tree worth a close look. Those wanting more detail on special education or English learner services will need to contact the school directly, as that information was not reported in the available data.
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