Enrollment
264
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Auburn Online
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030003785
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Online earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Online has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Online ranks #1 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030003785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Online compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Online
Auburn Online is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 264 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Auburn Online is leaner than roughly 94% of Washington schools and 42% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Willow Crest Elementary (656 students): Auburn Online is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 20.5:1).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students) alongside Auburn Online.
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 Online compares
Auburn Online on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Auburn Online.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Online
How many students attend Auburn Online?
Auburn Online has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Online is 10.2:1, which is 42% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Online?
57.6% of students at Auburn Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Online?
Auburn Online has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Online rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Online ranks #1 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA. 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.
Is Auburn Online a good school?
Auburn Online earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. 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 School District?
Besides Auburn Online, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.
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