- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, AL
Dean Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dean Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010021000040
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Road Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dean Road Elementary School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 010021000040 · Auburn, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Dean Road Elementary School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dean Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- Auburn Junior
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
- This school 383
Dean Road Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Dean Road Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Road Elementary School compares
Dean Road Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 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.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 15.9%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Dean Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dean Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dean Road Elementary School
How many students attend Dean Road Elementary School?
Dean Road Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Road Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% higher 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 Dean Road Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Dean Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dean Road Elementary School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Road Elementary School?
Dean Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Dean Road Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Road Elementary School ranks #1 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 Dean Road Elementary School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), and East Samford School (733 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.