Enrollment
541
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robinson School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robinson School
Robinson School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Missouri, enrolling 541 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aurora R-Viii spends $10,387 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aurora R-Viii also operates Aurora High (550 students) and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. (474 students) alongside Robinson 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 School compares
Robinson School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora R-Viii, which includes Robinson School.
$10,387
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 39.9%
Federal 22.1%
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 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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Robinson School a good school?
Robinson School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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