Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

(334)887-1970

www.auburnschools.org/yarbrough/index.htm

396 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Auburn, Alabama, serving as part of the Auburn City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to the early elementary grades. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong educational foundation that prepares children for future success within the Auburn school system.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Yarbrough Elementary encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. Its location on North Donahue Drive makes it a central part of the local Auburn community, dedicated to upholding the high standards of instruction and student engagement that are hallmark traits of the Auburn City Schools district.

396

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	22
Black	113
Asian	33
Two or More	16

White
212 (53.5%)
Black
113 (28.5%)
Asian
33 (8.3%)
Hispanic
22 (5.6%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Auburn City
Phone:	(334)887-1970
Website:	http://www.auburnschools.org/yarbrough/index.htm
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	46.5%
Male	212	53.5%

Elementary School K - 3rd