Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Serving 404 students in grades 3-5, Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026

School Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#86 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
64%
30%
70%
47%
69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogletree Elementary School, Pick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
404 students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School part of?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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