Enrollment
292
Elementary
DISTRICT 246 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AUBURN CUSD 10·NCES 170462004532
Auburn Elementary School
445 N 5th St, Auburn, IL 62615 · (217) 438-6916 · Sangamon County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL292 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
123 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 90 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 68 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 28% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Auburn CUSD 10. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Auburn Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary School this school | 292 | 42.1% | N/A |
| Unity Elementary School Mendon | 296 | 43.6% | 47.8% |
| Porta Central Petersburg | 288 | 41.0% | 44.7% |
| Brighton North Primary School Brighton | 293 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Crestwood Elementary School Paris | 309 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
| North Elementary School Nokomis | 287 | 44.3% | 47.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Auburn Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Sangamon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 292 | #1,584 of 2,419 | #21 of 37 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #1,068 of 2,035 | #19 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.0% | #1,933 of 2,042 | #32 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.1% | #1,506 of 2,132 | #25 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.7% | #545 of 1,461 | #6 of 23 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
292
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-54% since 1990-91, when it was 633
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 292 | 21.6 | 13.5:1 | 42% (123) |
| 2023-24 | 295 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 34% (99) |
| 2022-23 | 295 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 45% (132) |
| 2020-21 | 291 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 355 | 20.9 | 17.0:1 | 33% (116) |
| 2015-16 | 386 | 23 | 16.8:1 | 30% (114) |
| 2010-11 | 483 | 27 | 17.9:1 | 27% (131) |
| 2000-01 | 516 | 32 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 633 | 28 | 22.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Auburn Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (355 to 292); teachers up 4% (20.9 to 21.6).
About Auburn Elementary School
Auburn Elementary School is an elementary school located in Auburn, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It enrolled 292 students in pre-K through 2 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 23% lower than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
Auburn CUSD 10, which runs Auburn Elementary School, has 4 schools and 1,055 students.
Auburn Elementary School enrolls a student body that is 96% White. For comparison, the population of Sangamon County is roughly 78% White. Auburn Elementary School has a diversity index of 8%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at Auburn Elementary School is 21.6 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 13.5:1. Across elementary schools in Illinois, the average ratio is about 13.9:1. Around 42% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
County data help place the school in context: in Sangamon County, median household income is about $75,357, about 37% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Auburn Elementary School is among the 77 public schools in Sangamon County.
The closest other public school is Auburn High School, about 0.2 miles away. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Auburn Elementary School as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 292, close to the 291 recorded in 2020-21.
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Sangamon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
194,947
Census ACS
Median income
$75,357
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
27,345 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Auburn CUSD 10
- Auburn High SchoolHigh · 327 students
- Auburn Jr High at DivernonMiddle · 236 students
- Auburn Middle SchoolElementary · 200 students
Other schools in Auburn
- Auburn High SchoolHigh · 327 students
- Auburn Middle SchoolElementary · 200 students
Other Auburn Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 8 states are named Auburn Elementary. Auburn Elementary School is the 9th largest of the 9.
- Auburn Elementary SchoolAuburn, KY · 760 students
- Auburn Elementary SchoolAuburn, GA · 678 students
- Auburn Elementary SchoolSalem, OR · 592 students
- Auburn ElementaryRiner, VA · 544 students
- Auburn ElementaryAuburn, CA · 501 students
Nearby schools
- Auburn High School0.2 mi · 327
- Auburn Middle School0.2 mi · 200
- Auburn Jr High at Divernon5.3 mi · 236
- Chatham Elementary School5.6 mi · 500
- North Mac High School6.2 mi · 361
- North Mac Elementary6.2 mi · 342
Frequently asked questions
About Auburn Elementary SchoolHow large is Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School enrolls approximately 292 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Auburn Elementary School serve?
Auburn Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Auburn Elementary School?
Student demographics at Auburn Elementary School are roughly 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Auburn Elementary School public or private?
Auburn Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Auburn CUSD 10.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.