Enrollment
343
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Robla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063324005166
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robla Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #90 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robla Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robla Elementary ranks #90 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Robla Elementary · California
NCES ID 063324005166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robla Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robla Elementary
Robla Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,063, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students): Robla Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students) and Bell Avenue Elementary (377 students) alongside Robla Elementary.
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 Robla Elementary compares
Robla Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$18,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
Asian 21.6%
White 14.3%
African American 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Robla Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robla Elementary, which includes Robla Elementary.
$18,977
Per student
+15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 Robla Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Street Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robla Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robla Elementary
How many students attend Robla Elementary?
Robla Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robla Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robla Elementary?
70.2% of students at Robla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robla Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robla Elementary?
Robla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robla Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Robla Elementary ranks #90 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
Is Robla Elementary a good school?
Robla Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Robla Elementary?
Besides Robla Elementary, Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students), Bell Avenue Elementary (377 students), and Main Avenue Elementary (361 students). See the Robla Elementary district page for the complete list.
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