Enrollment
258
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, NE
Auburn High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310333000038
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Auburn, NE.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310333000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn High School
Auburn High School is a mid-sized high school in Auburn, Nebraska, enrolling 258 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $12,453 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students) and Auburn Middle School (190 students) alongside Auburn High 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 High School compares
Auburn High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 5% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 93.8%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Auburn High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Auburn High School.
$12,453
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 12.8%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Learners Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn High School
How many students attend Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School is 13.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn High School?
32.4% of students at Auburn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Auburn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn High School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Auburn, NE. 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 on the city page.
Is Auburn High School a good school?
Auburn High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Auburn High School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students), Auburn Middle School (190 students), and Little Learners Preschool (40 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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