- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, AL
Auburn Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010021000053
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Early Education Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Early Education Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Auburn Early Education Center grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 010021000053 · Auburn, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 19.7:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Auburn Early Education Center grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Auburn Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
1,491 students
- East Samford S 733
East Samford School
733 students
- Drake Middle S 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- This school 492
Auburn Early Education Center
492 students
What this shows Auburn Early Education Center reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Early Education Center compares
Auburn Early Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 56% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Auburn Early Education Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburn Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Early Education Center
How many students attend Auburn Early Education Center?
Auburn Early Education Center has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Early Education Center is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Early Education Center?
26.0% of students at Auburn Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Early Education Center is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Early Education Center?
Auburn Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Early Education Center rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Early Education Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides Auburn Early Education Center, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), and East Samford School (733 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.