- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Beach, CA
Robinson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062250003226
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #37 of 47
- elementary schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Academy ranks #37 of 47 elementary schools in Long Beach, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250003226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Robinson Academy held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 062250003226 · Long Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 22.8:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Robinson Academy held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robinson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 708
Robinson Academy
708 students
What this shows Robinson Academy reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson Academy compares
Robinson Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
African American 16.4%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Robinson Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Long Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Muir K-8
Standard public school
1,029 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Cubberley K-8
Standard public school
951 students 25:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
951 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Newcomb Academy
Standard public school
914 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Tincher Preparatory
Standard public school
837 students 25.4:1 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Academy
How many students attend Robinson Academy?
Robinson Academy has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Academy is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Academy?
74.6% of students at Robinson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Long Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Academy?
Robinson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Robinson Academy rank among elementary schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Academy ranks #37 of 47 elementary schools in Long Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Robinson Academy, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.