Enrollment
516
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crown Point, IN
Solon Robinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Solon Robinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180249000298
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Robinson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon Robinson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Robinson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solon Robinson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solon Robinson Elementary School
Solon Robinson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crown Point, Indiana, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crown Point's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerry Ross Elementary School (650 students): Solon Robinson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 25:1).
Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students) and Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students) alongside Solon Robinson Elementary 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 Solon Robinson Elementary School compares
Solon Robinson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$11,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Solon Robinson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crown Point Community School Corp, which includes Solon Robinson Elementary School.
$11,425
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Solon Robinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solon Robinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Crown Point
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Solon Robinson Elementary School
How many students attend Solon Robinson Elementary School?
Solon Robinson Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crown Point, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Robinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Robinson Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solon Robinson Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Solon Robinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Robinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Solon Robinson Elementary School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Robinson Elementary School?
Solon Robinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Solon Robinson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Robinson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crown Point on the city page.
Is Solon Robinson Elementary School a good school?
Solon Robinson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana 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 Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Solon Robinson Elementary School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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