Enrollment
398
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robinson Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 94% of Nebraska schools and 41% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 398 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Robinson Elementary School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Robinson Elementary School a good school?
Robinson Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska 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 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.
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