- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Robison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000880
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robison Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #49 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robison Elementary School ranks #49 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Robison Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040880000880 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 12.3:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Robison Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Robison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 247
Robison Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Robison Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robison Elementary School compares
Robison Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 14.6%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Robison Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Robison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robison Elementary School
How many students attend Robison Elementary School?
Robison Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robison Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 Robison Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Robison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robison Elementary School?
Robison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robison Elementary School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Robison Elementary School ranks #49 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Robison Elementary School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.