- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Robinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002442
👥 S:T ratio 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #43 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #43 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Robinson Elementary School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+31.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 317284002442 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 19:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Robinson Elementary School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+31.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Robinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 398
Robinson Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Robinson Elementary School reports 398 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 42% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Robinson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Elementary School
How many students attend Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School is 19:1, which is 41% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Robinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Robinson Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Elementary School ranks #43 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Robinson Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.