- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, AL
Robinson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010144000519
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Primary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010144000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Robinson Primary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010144000519 · Fairfield, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High Preparatory School (519 students)
Robinson Primary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Robinson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High Preparatory School
519 students
- C J Donald Mid
C J Donald Middle School
316 students
- Glen Oaks Elem
Glen Oaks Elementary School
275 students
- This school
Robinson Primary School
238 students
What this shows Robinson Primary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson Primary School compares
Robinson Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,550
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Robinson Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield City reports $15,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C J Donald Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Primary School
How many students attend Robinson Primary School?
Robinson Primary School has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Primary School?
88.2% of students at Robinson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Primary School is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Fairfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Primary School?
Robinson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Robinson Primary School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High Preparatory School (519 students), C J Donald Middle School (316 students), and Glen Oaks Elementary School (275 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.