- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, MO
Robinson School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290402002981
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, MO.
School address
District: Aurora R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 290402002981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Robinson School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290402002981 · Aurora, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora High (550 students)
Robinson School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Robinson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora High
Aurora High
550 students
- This school
Robinson School
541 students
- Pate Early Chi
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
474 students
- Aurora Jr. Hig
Aurora Jr. High
278 students
What this shows Robinson School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson School compares
Robinson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Robinson School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora R-Viii reports $10,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pate Early Childhood Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurora Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson School
How many students attend Robinson School?
Robinson School has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, MO. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson School is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson School?
53.3% of students at Robinson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Aurora, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson School?
Robinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aurora R-Viii?
Besides Robinson School, Aurora R-Viii also operates Aurora High (550 students), Pate Early Childhood Ctr. (474 students), and Aurora Jr. High (278 students). See the Aurora R-Viii district page for the complete list.