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Auburn Elementary

Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Riner, VA

A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1760 AUBURN SCHOOL DR., Riner, VA 24149

  • Math 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,114
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Auburn Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2017
ELA
76%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Auburn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average253/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,259

Median home value

$190,100

Median rent

$600/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christiansburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.33–5Not available419Compare →
Gilbert Linkous ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available312Compare →
Harding Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–5Not available282Compare →
Kipps ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–5Not available370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Montgomery County Public Schools

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#16 of 19
District spending per student
$14,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Auburn Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Auburn Elementary

Auburn Elementary is a public elementary school in Riner, VA, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Auburn Elementary

What grades does Auburn Elementary serve?

Auburn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Auburn Elementary?

Auburn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Auburn Elementary rank in VA?

Auburn Elementary ranks #1,217 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Auburn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Auburn Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Auburn Elementary a charter school?

No, Auburn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Auburn Elementary a Title I school?

No, Auburn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn Elementary?

48.3% of students at Auburn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 24149)
3,935
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24149; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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