- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Roberts Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roberts Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000502
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Roberts Elementary shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550468000502 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.7:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Roberts Elementary shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Roberts Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- This school 317
Roberts Elementary
317 students
What this shows Roberts Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberts Elementary compares
Roberts Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Roberts Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberts Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberts Elementary
How many students attend Roberts Elementary?
Roberts Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Roberts Elementary?
39.1% of students at Roberts Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roberts Elementary is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts Elementary?
Roberts Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberts Elementary rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Roberts Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.