At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340.5
East Auburn Community School: 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. 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
- 151
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about East Auburn Community School
East Auburn Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Auburn. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Auburn Public Schools. NCES reports 152 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, above the Maine median of 10.6:1 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 (86.2%) and Black (7.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Auburn Community School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.8 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White86.2%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black7.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
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 Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walton School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
156 reported students
Washburn School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
219 reported students
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
291 reported students
Park Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
390 reported students
Fairview School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
489 reported students
Auburn Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
499 reported students
Public schools near East Auburn Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 572 | 2.5 mi |
| Washburn School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 219 | 2.7 mi |
| Montello School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 675 | 3.3 mi |
| Park Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 390 | 3.4 mi |
| Farwell Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 401 | 3.7 mi |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 737 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Auburn Community School
What grades does East Auburn Community School serve?
East Auburn Community School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Auburn Public Schools.
How many students attend East Auburn Community School?
East Auburn Community School reported 152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 151 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Auburn Community School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 152 students and 11.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Auburn Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Auburn Community School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Auburn Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Auburn Community School in?
East Auburn Community School is part of Auburn Public Schools, based in Auburn, ME, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Auburn Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School (2.5 mi), Washburn School (2.7 mi), Montello School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.