- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Robinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000179
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #28 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Robinson Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 010039000179 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 18.6:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Robinson Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Robinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 354
Robinson Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Robinson Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson Elementary School compares
Robinson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Robinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Elementary School
How many students attend Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Elementary School?
81.4% of students at Robinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Elementary School is African American at 78.8% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Robinson Elementary School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.