Enrollment
426
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, Alabama, enrolling 426 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.2:1, Richland Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 20% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.1% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Alabama average.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Auburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ogletree Elementary School (523 students): Richland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students) and Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students) alongside Richland Elementary 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 Richland Elementary School compares
Richland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City, which includes Richland Elementary School.
$10,977
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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