Fact vs. fiction: Avon has too many administrators

“Avon Schools has too many administrators.”

Don’t believe the chatter. Avon Schools has a lean and efficient administrative staffing structure.

Avon Community School Corporation is the largest employer in the Town of Avon and one of the largest in Hendricks County. Currently, 54 administrators oversee nearly 11,000 students and 1,700 employees. This averages to:

• 1 administrator for every 204 students

• 1 administrator to every 31.5 employees

For comparison purposes, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) indicates the industry standard in the private sector is 1 administrator to every 15-20 employees. If Avon Schools followed this guidance, they would need to employ between 85 and 113 additional administrators, an increase of 57-109%.

If Avon Schools followed SHRM guidance, they would need to employ between 85 and 113 additional administrators, an increase of 57-109%.

Since 2018, Avon Schools has added 15 new administrative positions to serve their growing student population. Of those positions, 12 are school based: 

• 1 White Oak Early Learning Center Principal

• 3 Elementary School Assistant Principals

• 4 Middle School Assistant Principals

• 1 Middle School Principal

• 1 High School Assistant Principal

• 1 High School Assistant Principal for Special Education

• 1 Avon Academy Coordinator

Three new administrative positions have been added at the district level:

• 1 Director of Preschool & Elementary Teaching & Learning

• 1 Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning

• 1 Chief of Police

No administrator salaries are paid out of Operating Referendum funds.