- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyons, IL
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J W Robinson Jr Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172385002598
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Robinson Jr Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 251
- students enrolled
J W Robinson Jr Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Robinson Jr Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyons, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
J W Robinson Jr Elem School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172385002598 · Lyons, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (659 students)
J W Robinson Jr Elem School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J W Robinson Jr Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
659 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
366 students
- Edison Elem Sc
Edison Elem School
282 students
- Home Elem Scho 256
Home Elem School
256 students
- This school 251
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
251 students
- Costello Schoo 228
Costello School
228 students
What this shows J W Robinson Jr Elem School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Robinson Jr Elem School compares
J W Robinson Jr Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$19,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 12.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, J W Robinson Jr Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lyons Sd 103 reports $19,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Robinson Jr Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Home Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costello School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Robinson Jr Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Robinson Jr Elem School
How many students attend J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyons, IL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Robinson Jr Elem School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J W Robinson Jr Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Lyons, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Robinson Jr Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyons, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lyons Sd 103?
Besides J W Robinson Jr Elem School, Lyons Sd 103 also operates Washington Middle School (659 students), Lincoln Elem School (366 students), and Edison Elem School (282 students). See the Lyons Sd 103 district page for the complete list.