- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riner, VA
Auburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510252001859
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riner · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riner, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Auburn Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510252001859 · Riner, VA Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Auburn Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Auburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- This school
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- Falling Branch
Falling Branch Elementary
535 students
What this shows Auburn Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Elementary compares
Auburn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Auburn Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falling Branch Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary
How many students attend Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riner, VA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Elementary?
43.5% of students at Auburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Riner, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does Auburn Elementary rank among public schools in Riner?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riner, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Auburn Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.