Auburn Elementary

(530)887-1958

501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Auburn Elementary School is located in a scenic, semi-rural setting on Lariat Ranch Road in Auburn, California. As part of the Auburn Union School District, the school serves a diverse community of students in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is known for fostering a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student character development and social-emotional growth.

The school benefits from its location within a historic and tight-knit community, often drawing upon the natural beauty of the region to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Auburn Elementary typically offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services designed to prepare students for middle school. Families generally value the school for its approachable staff, focus on individualized learning, and its role as a central hub for the families residing in the Lariat Ranch and surrounding Auburn areas.

501

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Auburn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	283
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
283 (56.5%)
White
176 (35.1%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Auburn Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)887-1958
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 48