- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dick Scobee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030000037
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dick Scobee Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dick Scobee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dick Scobee Elementary School ranks #11 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Dick Scobee Elementary School shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 530030000037 · Auburn, WA Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 14.1:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Dick Scobee Elementary School shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dick Scobee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 675
Dick Scobee Elementary School
675 students
What this shows Dick Scobee Elementary School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dick Scobee Elementary School compares
Dick Scobee Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.7%
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
$18,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 18.2%
African American 14.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 27.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.9, Dick Scobee Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dick Scobee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dick Scobee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dick Scobee Elementary School
How many students attend Dick Scobee Elementary School?
Dick Scobee Elementary School has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), down 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dick Scobee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dick Scobee Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Dick Scobee Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Dick Scobee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dick Scobee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dick Scobee Elementary School is Asian at 27.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dick Scobee Elementary School?
Dick Scobee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Dick Scobee Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dick Scobee Elementary School ranks #11 of 17 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.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Dick Scobee Elementary School, 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.