- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, KS
Auburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200320001066
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 336
- students enrolled
Auburn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Auburn Elementary shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200320001066 · Auburn, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 10.5:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Auburn Elementary shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Auburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural High
1,878 students
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural Middle School
966 students
- Farley Element 596
Farley Elementary
596 students
- Jay Shideler E 492
Jay Shideler Elementary
492 students
- Wanamaker Elem 475
Wanamaker Elem
475 students
- This school 336
Auburn Elementary
336 students
What this shows Auburn Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Elementary compares
Auburn Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Auburn Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Washburn reports $12,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary
How many students attend Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, KS. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Elementary?
27.6% of students at Auburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Elementary is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Auburn Washburn?
Besides Auburn Elementary, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), and Farley Elementary (596 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.