Enrollment
522
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Robbins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robbins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000436
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robbins Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robbins Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robbins Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robbins Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robbins Elementary
Robbins Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Eau Claire's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sherman Elementary (502 students): Robbins Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students) and Memorial High (1,558 students) alongside Robbins Elementary.
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 Robbins Elementary compares
Robbins Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Robbins Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes Robbins Elementary.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Robbins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robbins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Eau Claire
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam Heights Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Manz Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Davey Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robbins Elementary
How many students attend Robbins Elementary?
Robbins Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbins Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Robbins Elementary?
22.0% of students at Robbins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robbins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robbins Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robbins Elementary?
Robbins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Robbins Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Robbins Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Robbins Elementary a good school?
Robbins Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Robbins Elementary, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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