Enrollment
190
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, NE
Auburn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310333000039
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Auburn, NE.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310333000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Middle School
Auburn Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Auburn, Nebraska, enrolling 190 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 190 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 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% 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.
Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students) and Auburn High School (258 students) alongside Auburn Middle 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 Middle School compares
Auburn Middle 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 | 34.7% | ▲ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
26.8%
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
$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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Auburn Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Auburn Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Learners Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Middle 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle 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 (~190 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Middle School
How many students attend Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle 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 Middle School?
34.7% of students at Auburn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Middle School?
Auburn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Auburn Middle School earns 43/100 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 Middle School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students), Auburn High School (258 students), and Little Learners Preschool (40 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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