Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

(334)887-1970

www.auburnschools.org/yarbrough/index.htm

518 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Auburn, Alabama, serving as part of the Auburn City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to the early elementary grades. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong educational foundation that prepares children for future success within the Auburn school system.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Yarbrough Elementary encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. Its location on North Donahue Drive makes it a central part of the local Auburn community, dedicated to upholding the high standards of instruction and student engagement that are hallmark traits of the Auburn City Schools district.

518

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	28
Black	154
Asian	53
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
255 (49.2 %)
Black
154 (29.7 %)
Asian
53 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.4 %)
Two or More
27 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Auburn City
Phone:	(334)887-1970
Website:	http://www.auburnschools.org/yarbrough/index.htm
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 267

Grade 5 251