Enrollment
152
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Auburn Community School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Auburn Community School
East Auburn Community School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview School (489 students): East Auburn Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Auburn Middle School (499 students) alongside East Auburn Community 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 East Auburn Community School compares
East Auburn Community School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes East Auburn Community School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Auburn Community School a good school?
East Auburn Community School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maine 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 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.
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