- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, AL
Auburn Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010021000037
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Junior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Auburn Junior High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010021000037 · Auburn, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,491 enr · 25.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Auburn Junior High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Auburn Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- This school
Auburn Junior High School
1,491 students
- East Samford S 733
East Samford School
733 students
- Drake Middle S 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- Auburn Early E 492
Auburn Early Education Center
492 students
What this shows Auburn Junior High School reports 1,491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Junior High School compares
Auburn Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Auburn Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auburn Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Junior High School
How many students attend Auburn Junior High School?
Auburn Junior High School has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,516 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School is 25.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Junior High School?
31.9% of students at Auburn Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Junior High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Junior High School?
Auburn Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Junior High School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides Auburn Junior High School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), East Samford School (733 students), and Drake Middle School (720 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.