- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkwood, MO
George R. Robinson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for George R. Robinson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291677000921
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George R. Robinson Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George R. Robinson Elem. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George R. Robinson Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
George R. Robinson Elem. held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291677000921 · Kirkwood, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
George R. Robinson Elem. held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
George R. Robinson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- This school 463
George R. Robinson Elem.
463 students
What this shows George R. Robinson Elem. reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How George R. Robinson Elem. compares
George R. Robinson Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 68% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, George R. Robinson Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George R. Robinson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George R. Robinson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about George R. Robinson Elem.
How many students attend George R. Robinson Elem.?
George R. Robinson Elem. has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George R. Robinson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at George R. Robinson Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George R. Robinson Elem.?
14.6% of students at George R. Robinson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George R. Robinson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at George R. Robinson Elem. is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George R. Robinson Elem.?
George R. Robinson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George R. Robinson Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, George R. Robinson Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kirkwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides George R. Robinson Elem., Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Nipher Middle (660 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.