Enrollment
166
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Robberson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Robberson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001820
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robberson Elem. earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robberson Elem. has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robberson Elem. ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robberson Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robberson Elem.
Robberson Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 166 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Robberson 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 Robberson Elem. compares
Robberson 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,404
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Robberson Elem..
$13,404
Per student
+4%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 21.8%
Federal 15.1%
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 Robberson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robberson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robberson Elem.
How many students attend Robberson Elem.?
Robberson Elem. has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robberson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Robberson Elem. is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robberson Elem.?
75.9% of students at Robberson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robberson Elem.?
Robberson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robberson Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Robberson Elem. ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Robberson Elem. a good school?
Robberson Elem. earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Robberson Elem., Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.
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