Dean Road Elementary School, an active Auburn City PK–2 public school with 408 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, ranks among Alabama's top 20% most diverse schools with 49% minority enrollment.
The school's math proficiency was 93%, reading proficiency 96%, and science proficiency 57%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Math proficiency declined notably from 93% in 2012 to 45% in 2023, while reading proficiency decreased from 96% in 2012 to 68% in 2022, indicating downward trends in test scores.
Enrollment increased slightly from 388 students in 2003 to 442 in 2023, and eligibility for free lunch rose from 23% in 2012 to 36% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic changes in this Auburn, AL elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 93%
- Reading Proficiency: 96%
- Attendance Zone: Auburn area, with students typically within a 5-10 minute drive, averages 2.1 miles, reaching up to 3.7 miles at most.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dean Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dean Road Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dean Road Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)93%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)96%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
16%
31%
White
50%
50%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dean Road Elementary School often compared to?
Dean Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn Early Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Dean Road Elementary School?
383 students attend Dean Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dean Road Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dean Road Elementary School?
Dean Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dean Road Elementary School offer ?
Dean Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dean Road Elementary School part of?
Dean Road Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.
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