- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, AL
Pick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010021002363
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pick Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pick Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pick Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Pick Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 010021002363 · Auburn, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 24.4:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Pick Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pick 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 464
Pick Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Pick Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pick Elementary School compares
Pick 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 19.0%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Pick 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 Pick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pick 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
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
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pick Elementary School
How many students attend Pick Elementary School?
Pick Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pick Elementary School is 24.4:1, which is 38% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pick Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Pick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pick Elementary School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pick Elementary School?
Pick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Pick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Pick Elementary School ranks #6 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 Pick 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.