- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, AL
East Samford School
Federal NCES profile for East Samford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010021002440
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Samford School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Samford School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Samford School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
East Samford School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010021002440 · Auburn, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 20.9:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
East Samford School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Samford 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
- This school 733
East Samford School
733 students
- Drake Middle S 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- Auburn Early E 492
Auburn Early Education Center
492 students
What this shows East Samford School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Samford School compares
East Samford School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 20.7%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, East Samford 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 East Samford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Samford 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
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Samford School
How many students attend East Samford School?
East Samford School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Samford School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Samford School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Samford School?
28.4% of students at East Samford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Samford School?
The largest demographic group at East Samford School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Samford School?
East Samford School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 East Samford School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, East Samford School ranks #7 of 13 public 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 public schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides East Samford School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), and Drake Middle School (720 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.