Enrollment
501
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Elementary
Auburn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, California, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.5:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 79% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,376 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bowman Charter (606 students): Auburn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.5:1 vs 21.6:1).
Auburn Union Elementary also operates Skyridge Elementary (461 students) and Ev Cain Middle (411 students) alongside Auburn Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Auburn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Union Elementary, which includes Auburn Elementary.
$14,870
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Auburn Elementary a good school?
Auburn Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California 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 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.
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