At a glance
Reported students
733
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
East Samford School: 733 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about East Samford School
East Samford School is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Auburn. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Auburn City. NCES reports 733 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.4%) and Black (20.7%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Samford School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black20.7%
- Asian14.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Auburn City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Drake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–06
720 reported students
Ogletree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
523 reported students
Auburn Early Education Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
492 reported students
Pick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
464 reported students
Creekside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
458 reported students
Cary Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
439 reported students
Public schools near East Samford School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Mill Road Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City | 03–05 | 388 | 0.6 mi |
| Dean Road Elementary School Elementary · Auburn City | KG–02 | 383 | 0.7 mi |
| Drake Middle School Middle · Auburn City | 06–06 | 720 | 1.7 mi |
| Opelika Middle School Middle · Opelika City | 04–08 | 812 | 6.8 mi |
| Fox Run School Middle · Opelika City | 06–06 | 392 | 7.9 mi |
| Sanford Middle School Middle · Lee County | 06–08 | 533 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Samford School
What grades does East Samford School serve?
East Samford School reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Auburn City.
How many students attend East Samford School?
East Samford School reported 733 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 720 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Samford School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 733 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Samford School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Samford School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Samford School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Samford School in?
East Samford School is part of Auburn City, based in Auburn, AL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Samford School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wrights Mill Road Elementary School (0.6 mi), Dean Road Elementary School (0.7 mi), Drake Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.