Enrollment
463
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George R. Robinson Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at George R. Robinson Elem.
George R. Robinson Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kirkwood, Missouri, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 463 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students) and North Kirkwood Middle (697 students) alongside George R. Robinson Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George R. Robinson Elem. compares
George R. Robinson Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirkwood R-Vii, which includes George R. Robinson Elem..
$13,358
Per student
+3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.0%
State 6.0%
Federal 3.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George R. Robinson Elem. a good school?
George R. Robinson Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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