Enrollment
445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437800534
Robinson G Jones Elementary School — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Robinson G Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson G Jones Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robinson G Jones Elementary School reports 445 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $24,085 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 23.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robinson G Jones Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,085
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 445 Top 60% in Ohio — larger than 40% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390437800534
Student demographics
African American 33.5%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 68
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes Robinson G Jones Elementary School.
$24,085
Per student
+43%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Robinson G Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Robinson G Jones Elementary School?
Robinson G Jones Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson G Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson G Jones Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson G Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson G Jones Elementary School is African American at 33.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson G Jones Elementary School?
Robinson G Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.