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Auburn Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
8
Schools
3,219
Students
$29,264
Per-Pupil Spend
+104% nat'l
50.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Auburn Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 3,219 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,264 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Auburn Community SchoolPK–06164
Fairview SchoolPK–06479
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–06318
Sherwood Heights Elementary SchPK–06313
Walton SchoolPK–06194
Washburn SchoolPK–06243
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn Middle School07–08501
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Edward Little High School09–121,007
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,264+104% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
31%
State
56.1%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
13.2%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,219
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,264 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Auburn Public Schools?
Auburn Public Schools has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,219 students.
What is the graduation rate for Auburn Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Auburn Public Schools spend per student?
Auburn Public Schools spends $29,264 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Auburn Public Schools?
50% of students in Auburn Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Auburn Public Schools?
No, Auburn Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Auburn Public Schools serve?
Auburn Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Auburn Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Auburn Public Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.