Enrollment
473
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530657002951
Virgie Robinson Elementary — Pasco, WA
Federal NCES profile for Virgie Robinson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virgie Robinson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virgie Robinson Elementary reports 473 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 93% above the Washington average and 68% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 473 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pasco School District spends $17,723 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.8% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Virgie Robinson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 93% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 93% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,723
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 473 Top 65% in Washington — larger than 35% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.0% +93% vs state
NCES ID 530657002951
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
Asian 2.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 473:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.6%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes Virgie Robinson Elementary.
$17,723
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Virgie Robinson Elementary
How many students attend Virgie Robinson Elementary?
Virgie Robinson Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pasco, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgie Robinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgie Robinson Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virgie Robinson Elementary?
87.0% of students at Virgie Robinson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virgie Robinson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virgie Robinson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virgie Robinson Elementary?
Virgie Robinson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.