- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, MI
Auburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260426004093
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Auburn, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Auburn Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260426004093 · Auburn, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 18.2:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Auburn Elementary School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 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
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- This school
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- Kolb Elementar
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Auburn Elementary School reports 474 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Auburn Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kolb Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary School
How many students attend Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Elementary School?
39.9% 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 White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Auburn, 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 Bay City School District?
Besides Auburn Elementary School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.