- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champaign, IL
Robeson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Robeson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942000553
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robeson Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 439
- students enrolled
Robeson Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robeson Elem School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Robeson Elem School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 170942000553 · Champaign, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Robeson Elem School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Robeson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- This school 439
Robeson Elem School
439 students
What this shows Robeson Elem School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robeson Elem School compares
Robeson Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$21,009
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
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 31.0%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Robeson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Champaign Cusd 4 reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robeson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robeson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
International Prep Academy
Standard public school
681 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robeson Elem School
How many students attend Robeson Elem School?
Robeson Elem School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champaign, IL. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robeson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robeson Elem School is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robeson Elem School?
Robeson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Robeson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Robeson Elem School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Robeson Elem School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.