- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
East Auburn Community School
Federal NCES profile for East Auburn Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000012
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Auburn Community School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Auburn Community School has class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Auburn Community School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
East Auburn Community School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 230261000012 · Auburn, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 12.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Little High School (1,045 students)
East Auburn Community School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
East Auburn Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward Little
Edward Little High School
1,045 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle School
499 students
- Fairview Schoo
Fairview School
489 students
- Park Avenue El 390
Park Avenue Elementary School
390 students
- Sherwood Heigh 291
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
291 students
- This school 152
East Auburn Community School
152 students
What this shows East Auburn Community School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Auburn Community School compares
East Auburn Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 3% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Maine - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, East Auburn Community School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Public Schools reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Auburn Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Auburn Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview School
Standard public school
489 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 7.4:1 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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Auburn Community School
How many students attend East Auburn Community School?
East Auburn Community School has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, ME. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Auburn Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Auburn Community School is 12.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Auburn Community School?
32.9% of students at East Auburn Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Auburn Community School?
The largest demographic group at East Auburn Community School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Auburn Community School?
East Auburn Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 East Auburn Community School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, East Auburn Community School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME. 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 Public Schools?
Besides East Auburn Community School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Auburn Middle School (499 students), and Fairview School (489 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.