Enrollment
238
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robinson Primary School
Robinson Primary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fairfield, Alabama, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High Preparatory School (519 students) and C J Donald Middle School (316 students) alongside Robinson Primary 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 Primary School compares
Robinson Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Robinson Primary School.
$13,725
Per student
+10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.3%
Federal 25.1%
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 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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Robinson Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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