Enrollment
150
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173417003504
Robein Elem School — East Peoria, IL
Federal NCES profile for Robein Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Robein Sd 85 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robein Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robein Elem School reports 150 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Robein Sd 85 spends $19,092 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.5% from local sources (property taxes), 32.1% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robein Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,092
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 150 Top 11% in Illinois — larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173417003504
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robein Sd 85, which includes Robein Elem School.
$19,092
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 32.1%
Federal 14.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Robein Elem School
How many students attend Robein Elem School?
Robein Elem School has 150 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in East Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robein Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robein Elem School is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robein Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robein Elem School is White at 84.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robein Elem School?
Robein Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.