- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield Park, AZ
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438002499
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Litchfield Park · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438002499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040438002499 · Litchfield Park, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 19.2:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
595 students
What this shows Barbara B. Robey Elementary School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara B. Robey Elementary School compares
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 23.5%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara B. Robey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara B. Robey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Litchfield Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Standard public school
664 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Litchfield Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
How many students attend Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield Park, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Litchfield Park, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara B. Robey Elementary School rank among schools in Litchfield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Litchfield Park, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Litchfield Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.