- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, VA
Robious Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robious Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000346
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robious Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robious Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robious Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Robious Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510084000346 · Midlothian, VA Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 14.7:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Robious Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Robious Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school 660
Robious Elementary
660 students
What this shows Robious Elementary reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robious Elementary compares
Robious Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Robious Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robious Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robious Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Midlothian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Old Hundred Elementary
Standard public school
981 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Clover Hill Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Spring Run Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 17:1 students per teacher
Woolridge Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
797 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robious Elementary
How many students attend Robious Elementary?
Robious Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robious Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robious Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robious Elementary?
18.4% of students at Robious Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robious Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robious Elementary is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robious Elementary?
Robious Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Robious Elementary rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Robious Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Robious Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.