Enrollment
492
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Early Education Center compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Early Education Center
Auburn Early Education Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Alabama, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Alabama average.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students): Auburn Early Education Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 25.3:1).
Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students) and Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students) alongside Auburn Early Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Auburn Early Education Center compares
Auburn Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City, which includes Auburn Early Education Center.
$10,977
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Auburn Early Education Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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