Enrollment
522
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plant City, FL
Robinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087001006
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #9 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robinson Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Plant City, Florida, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.4% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 783 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #233.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Robinson Elementary 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 Robinson Elementary School compares
Robinson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Florida - lower ratio than 84% 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
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 27.6%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Robinson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Robinson Elementary School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Robinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robinson Elementary School
How many students attend Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plant City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Robinson Elementary School?
75.4% of students at Robinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robinson Elementary School rank among schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #9 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plant City on the city page.
Is Robinson Elementary School a good school?
Robinson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Florida 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Robinson Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.
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