- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, CA
Auburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060348004813
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.5:1
- large classes for California
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA.
School address
District: Auburn Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060348004813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+261 students YoY
Auburn Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+91.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+261 students YoY 060348004813 · Auburn, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 38.5:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyridge Elementary (461 students)
Auburn Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+91.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Auburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Auburn Elementary
501 students
- Skyridge Eleme
Skyridge Elementary
461 students
- Ev Cain Middle
Ev Cain Middle
411 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
282 students
- Alta Vista Com 110
Alta Vista Community Charter
110 students
What this shows Auburn Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Elementary compares
Auburn Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 79% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 35.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Auburn Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Auburn Union Elementary reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ev Cain Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Community Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Auburn
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bowman Charter
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Skyridge Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Rock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
282 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Community Charter
Standard public school
110 students 22:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary
How many students attend Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, CA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), up 261.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary is 38.5:1, which is 79% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Elementary?
45.5% of students at Auburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Union Elementary?
Besides Auburn Elementary, Auburn Union Elementary also operates Skyridge Elementary (461 students), Ev Cain Middle (411 students), and Rock Creek Elementary (282 students). See the Auburn Union Elementary district page for the complete list.