Summary:
Zip code 36832 is home to two elementary schools—Creekside Elementary School and Richland Elementary School—both part of the highly ranked Auburn City district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 10% of Alabama districts.
Together, these schools form a seamless K-5 feeder system. Richland Elementary School serves kindergarten through 2nd grade with 426 students and a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio, while Creekside Elementary School serves 3rd through 5th grade with 458 students and a 15.0:1 ratio. Creekside is the standout academic performer, earning 5-star ratings for three consecutive years and ranking in the 90th–92nd percentile statewide. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 3.9%, less than one-third the state average. Richland, though lacking recent ranking data, historically earned 4-star ratings and maintains a healthy 6.4% absenteeism rate—both schools beat district and state averages on attendance.
Academically, Creekside excels in English across all grades, with proficiency rates 17–20 points above state averages. However, math tells a more complex story: 3rd graders surged to 81.4% proficiency (12 points above the district), but 5th graders dropped to 60.8%—an 11.6-point decline from the prior year and nearly 10 points below the district. This suggests a cohort-specific challenge or curriculum misalignment in upper elementary math. Notably, 3rd grade is the strongest cohort in both subjects, possibly reflecting Richland’s effective early foundation. Richland serves a higher share of economically disadvantaged students (37.6% vs. 30.6% at Creekside), yet Creekside’s strong 3rd-grade results indicate Richland prepares its students well. Creekside also spends $1,470 more per student ($11,635 vs. $10,165), though both schools deliver strong outcomes. Parents in 36832 can expect a high-performing, well-attended K-5 pathway with exceptional literacy instruction and a watchful eye on upper-grade math trends.
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