- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn Hills, MI
Auburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260369004062
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Auburn Hills · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369004062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Auburn Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 260369004062 · Auburn Hills, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 11.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Avondale High School (911 students)
Auburn Elementary School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Auburn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avondale High
Avondale High School
911 students
- Avondale Middl
Avondale Middle School
639 students
- Diploma and Ca
Diploma and Careers Institute
475 students
- R Grant Graham
R Grant Graham Elem School
390 students
- Avondale Gifte
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
381 students
- This school 333
Auburn Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Auburn Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Elementary School compares
Auburn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$17,217
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Auburn Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Avondale School District reports $17,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avondale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- 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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary School
How many students attend Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 School?
76.1% of students at Auburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Elementary School is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Auburn Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Auburn Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Avondale School District?
Besides Auburn Elementary School, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Avondale Middle School (639 students), and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.