- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, AL
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010021001259
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-114 students YoY
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-114 students YoY 010021001259 · Auburn, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Margaret Yarbrough 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 396
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School compares
Margaret Yarbrough 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 28.5%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Margaret Yarbrough 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 Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Yarbrough 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 elementary schools in Auburn
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ogletree Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Pick Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
How many students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 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 Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides Margaret Yarbrough 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.