Enrollment
439
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942000553
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 439
- students enrolled
Robeson Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robeson Elem School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robeson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robeson Elem School
Robeson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Champaign's elementary schools, it stands alongside International Prep Academy (681 students): Robeson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students) and Centennial High School (1,476 students) alongside Robeson Elem School.
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 Robeson Elem School compares
Robeson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% 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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Robeson Elem School.
$17,883
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
International Prep Academy
Standard public school
681 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Standard public school
426 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher 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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #8 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.
Is Robeson Elem School a good school?
Robeson Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 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.
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