- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Walter F. Robinson Community School
Federal NCES profile for Walter F. Robinson Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002710
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter F. Robinson Community School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter F. Robinson Community School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter F. Robinson Community School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Walter F. Robinson Community School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340126002710 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 11.6:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Walter F. Robinson Community School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walter F. Robinson Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- This school 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- Washington Com 691
Washington Community School #9
691 students
What this shows Walter F. Robinson Community School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter F. Robinson Community School compares
Walter F. Robinson Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$22,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 924 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 7.2%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Walter F. Robinson Community School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter F. Robinson Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School #9 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter F. Robinson Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter F. Robinson Community School
How many students attend Walter F. Robinson Community School?
Walter F. Robinson Community School has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter F. Robinson Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter F. Robinson Community School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Walter F. Robinson Community School?
50.7% of students at Walter F. Robinson Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter F. Robinson Community School?
The largest demographic group at Walter F. Robinson Community School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter F. Robinson Community School?
Walter F. Robinson Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Walter F. Robinson Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter F. Robinson Community School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Walter F. Robinson Community School, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), and Woodrow Wilson Community School (740 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.