Enrollment
333
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Elementary School
Auburn Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn Hills, Michigan, enrolling 333 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Auburn Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 37% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 333 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Avondale Middle School (639 students) alongside Auburn Elementary School.
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 School compares
Auburn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Auburn Elementary School.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Auburn Hills on the city page.
Is Auburn Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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