Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Auburn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Auburn Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
A.S.T.R.O. Aware of others Safe Trustworthy Responsible On task
School Rankings
Auburn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Auburn Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
68%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
20%
57%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn Elementary School's ranking?
Auburn Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Auburn Elementary School often compared to?
Auburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Corners Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Auburn Elementary School?
592 students attend Auburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Auburn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Auburn Elementary School offer ?
Auburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Auburn Elementary School part of?
Auburn Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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