Is Auburn Elementary a good school?

Auburn Elementary ranks 355 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Auburn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 561 students attended Auburn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Auburn Elementary?

Students at Auburn Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Auburn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Auburn Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Auburn Middle High : Auburn High

Auburn Elementary

Summary:

Auburn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Riner, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 558. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Auburn Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with a 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 89.53% compared to 80.94% for the district and 71.16% for the state. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 14.8 over the past three years. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (91.94%), in contrast to the more diverse demographics of nearby schools like Kipps Elementary and Prices Fork Elementary. While Auburn Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, it has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate, ranging from 46.46% to 49.82% over the past three years, indicates a significant proportion of students come from low-income households. This may be an important factor in understanding the school's academic performance and the resources and support needed to address the needs of these students. Nearby schools like Belview Elementary and Riverlawn Elementary have higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a greater focus on addressing socioeconomic challenges in those communities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1760 Auburn School Dr.
Riner, VA 24149

(540) 381-6521

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
355^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,247

Students who attend Auburn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Auburn Middle
High:	Auburn High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 561

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Auburn Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary is 15.1, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Auburn Elementary is $7,247, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Auburn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn Elementary 355^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Auburn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 42^nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Auburn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	51.44	563^rd	1062	47.0%
2006	59.03	447^th	1071	58.3%
2007	64.23	383^rd	1083	64.6%
2008	65.80	345^th	1081	68.1%
2009	61.66	402^nd	1082	62.8%
2010	60.60	435^th	1113	60.9%
2011	70.02	272^nd	1117	75.6%
2012	77.35	174^th	1117	84.4%
2013	68.58	329^th	1120	70.6%
2014	48.28	633^rd	1110	43.0%
2015	55.40	556^th	1100	49.5%
2016	55.16	545^th	1096	50.3%
2017	49.24	630^th	1099	42.7%
2018	56.49	537^th	1097	51.0%
2019	47.29	670^th	1105	39.4%
2021	46.82	638^th	1103	42.2%
2022	54.80	539^th	1109	51.4%
2023	56.77	524^th	1114	53.0%
2024	70.09	355^th	1114	68.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.80	434^th	1036	58.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.92	608^th	1100	44.7%
2024	66.59	381^st	1098	65.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.06	236^th	355	33.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.78	426^th	1093	61.0%
2024	69.16	348^th	1101	68.4%

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Rank History for White students at Auburn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.69	757^th	984	23.1%
2024	47.29	592^nd	979	39.5%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Auburn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	570	15	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2000	582	13	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	-4	594
2001	584	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
2002	566	10	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	580
2003	566	10	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	580
2004	549	7	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	1	565
2005	563	6	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	577
2006	563	5	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	2	578
2007	563	4	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	1	578
2008	563	8	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	1	589
2009	561	9	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	2	592
2010	581	10	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	3	617
2011	552	6	0	14	1	0	5	0	578
2012	505	8	0	15	3	0	6	0	537
2013	494	5	0	19	4	0	10	0	532
2014	512	6	0	17	4	0	8	0	547
2015	493	5	0	16	2	0	10	0	526
2016	520	8	0	21	2	0	16	0	567
2017	495	7	0	24	0	0	16	0	542
2018	513	7	0	21	0	0	24	0	565
2019	527	7	1	17	0	0	20	0	572
2020	508	5	2	11	0	0	26	0	552
2021	512	7	3	17	0	1	28	0	568
2022	499	7	4	14	0	1	26	0	551
2023	513	4	4	10	0	1	26	0	558
2024	511	5	4	13	0	0	28	0	561

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Auburn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	588	n/a	0.0	40.8
2000	594	n/a	0.0	41.5
2001	600	47.0	12.8	36
2002	580	52.0	11.2	40.9
2003	580	52.0	11.2	40.9
2004	565	46.0	12.3	36.2
2005	577	43.0	13.4	38.6
2006	578	44.0	13.1	37.8
2007	578	46.0	12.6	42.8
2008	589	35.9	16.4	46.3
2009	592	35.9	16.5	41.2
2010	617	37.0	16.6	45.9
2011	578	37.5	15.3	45.2
2012	537	38.8	13.8	45.8
2013	532	43.0	12.3	47
2014	547	44.2	12.3	44.1
2015	526	42.0	12.5	47.9
2016	567	41.0	13.8	48
2017	542	42.5	12.7	48.2
2018	565	38.1	14.8	49.2
2019	572	37.5	15.2	47.6
2020	552	36.6	15.0	46.4
2021	568	38.1	14.8	n/a
2022	551	38.1	14.4	46.5
2023	558	38.2	14.5	49.8
2024	561	37.0	15.1	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Auburn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	588	n/a	0.0	40.8
2000	594	n/a	0.0	41.5
2001	600	47.0	12.8	36
2002	580	52.0	11.2	40.9
2003	580	52.0	11.2	40.9
2004	565	46.0	12.3	36.2
2005	577	43.0	13.4	38.6
2006	578	44.0	13.1	37.8
2007	578	46.0	12.6	42.8
2008	589	35.9	16.4	46.3
2009	592	35.9	16.5	41.2
2010	617	37.0	16.6	45.9
2011	578	37.5	15.3	45.2
2012	537	38.8	13.8	45.8
2013	532	43.0	12.3	47
2014	547	44.2	12.3	44.1
2015	526	42.0	12.5	47.9
2016	567	41.0	13.8	48
2017	542	42.5	12.7	48.2
2018	565	38.1	14.8	49.2
2019	572	37.5	15.2	47.6
2020	552	36.6	15.0	46.4
2021	568	38.1	14.8	n/a
2022	551	38.1	14.4	46.5
2023	558	38.2	14.5	49.8
2024	561	37.0	15.1	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Auburn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (6.3%)	$6,142 (93.7%)	$6,556
2020	$408 (5.9%)	$6,496 (94.1%)	$6,904
2021	$709 (9.8%)	$6,539 (90.2%)	$7,247

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Auburn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 670^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 524^th of 1114 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Auburn Elementary)	94	68.2	25.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	86	75.5	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Auburn Elementary)	79	63.6	15.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	72	69.5	2.5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Auburn Elementary)	81	82.1	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	82	77.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Auburn Elementary)	72	84.2	12.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	78	78.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Auburn Elementary)	74	74.5	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	86	76.1	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Auburn Elementary)	77	62.8	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery County Public Schools)	81	72.4	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Auburn Elementary)	68	67.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	80	75.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	572	558	2.4%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	17	10	41.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	527	513	2.7%
Two or More Races	20	26	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	49.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Auburn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Auburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1760 Auburn School Dr.	Riner	24149	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 381-6521	561	37	15.1	48.3%	511 (91.1%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	70.1	355^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.1%		56.8	524^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.0%	169	77.9	89.5	79.8		73.7	74.4	77.9	78.8		74.4	$7,247	$709	$6,539
Christiansburg Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	240 Betty Drive	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 382-5175	389	31	12.5	47.6%	267 (68.6%)	34 (8.7%)	31 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (13.4%)								(n/a)											$8,849	$487	$8,362
Christiansburg Elementary	Public	3-5	160 Wades Lane	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 382-5172	419	31	13.5	42.2%	306 (73.0%)	29 (6.9%)	35 (8.4%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (10.0%)	68.5	377^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.2%		69.8	349^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.7%	28	78.4	80.2	76.4		75.0	74.3	77.4	78.9		77.4	$9,247	$923	$8,323
Falling Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	735 Falling Branch Rd	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 381-6145	569	44	12.9	87.7%	426 (74.9%)	36 (6.3%)	62 (10.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	47.8	643^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	42.3%		58.2	503^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	54.8%	140	62.0	72.3	72.8		73.9	56.7	69.9	73.3		64.5	$8,303	$476	$7,827
Belle Heth Elementary	Public	3-6	151 George Street	Radford	24141	Radford city	Radford City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 731-3653	481	32	14.9	72.3%	339 (70.5%)	52 (10.8%)	39 (8.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.6%)	65.5	419^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.4%		62.6	439^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.6%	20	74.8	74.8	84.5	78.3	66.4	74.3	80.3	72.4	77.3		$7,430	$437	$6,993
McHarg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	700 Twelfth St	Radford	24141	Radford city	Radford City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 731-3652	391	30	12.9	72.9%	279 (71.4%)	48 (12.3%)	19 (4.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.5%)								(n/a)											$18,955	$617	$18,338
Belview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3187 Peppers Ferry Rd	Radford	24141	Radford city	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 633-3200	237	24	9.8	49.8%	175 (73.8%)	22 (9.3%)	14 (5.9%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.4%)	33.8	792^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	28.9%		34.8	791^st of 1114 public elementary schools	29.0%	1	40.0	64.3	68.2		72.7	50.0	69.1	72.7		54.8	$10,493	$925	$9,569
Snowville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4858 Lead Mine Rd	Hiwassee	24347	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 643-0766	213	16	13.6	91.5%	190 (89.2%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.5%)	74.8	284^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.5%		57.6	516^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.7%	232	81.1	84.0	83.3		80.6	81.1	80.0	75.0		80.0	$6,773	$213	$6,560
Riverlawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8100 Beth Nelson Drive	Fairlawn	24141	Radford city	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 643-0748	381	28	13.7	92.7%	288 (75.6%)	14 (3.7%)	30 (7.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.5%)	42.7	699^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.3%		38	745^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.1%	46	73.6	72.6	58.9		54.2	71.7	76.5	56.2		72.6	$8,586	$1,131	$7,455
Prices Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4021 Prices Fork Rd	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 951-5736	452	33	13.6	86.5%	306 (67.7%)	20 (4.4%)	75 (16.6%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.4%)	63.1	450^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.8	479^th of 1114 public elementary schools	57.0%	29	80.7	84.9	76.2		69.8	68.4	67.6	77.1		77.9	$10,199	$682	$9,518

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