- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, AL
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010021001879
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Richland Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-19.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 010021001879 · Auburn, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 14.2:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Richland Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-19.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Richland 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 426
Richland Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Richland Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Elementary School compares
Richland 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
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
14.2:1
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
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
African American 27.0%
Asian 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Richland 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 Richland 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland 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
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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 14.2:1, 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 Richland Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Richland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 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 Richland 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.