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Robeson Elementary School

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Robeson Elementary School ranks 1019 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1019^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Robeson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Champaign, Illinois, serving 432 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district, which is ranked 631 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robeson Elementary generally performs better than the Champaign district average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Robeson's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 41.3%, compared to the district's 38.8% and the state's 53.1%. Similarly, Robeson's Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 38.6%, compared to the district's 29.6% and the state's 38.5%. Robeson's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 362 out of 688 Illinois elementary schools in ELA and its White students ranking 455 out of 1,389 schools. However, Robeson has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 35.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Garden Hills Elementary and Dr. Howard Elementary, Robeson generally outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like South Side Elementary and Vernon L. Barkstall Elementary. Robeson's performance for special education and disabled students is a concern, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of Illinois elementary schools in these subgroups.

439

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,337

Per pupil spending ?

51%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821-5725

(217) 351-3884

District: Champaign CUSD 4

Students who attend Robeson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Edison Middle School
	Franklin Middle School
	Jefferson Middle School
High:	Central High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.4%

White:

31.0%

Two or more races:

14.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg33%

Illinois avg44%

1,019^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Champaign CUSD 4

631^st of 811Champaign CUSD 4 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.8	1019 of 2056	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	1009 of 2067	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	801 of 2077	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	1051 of 2082	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.7	533 of 1948	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	40.6	1181 of 2086	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	1149 of 2037	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.3	1260 of 2044	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.4	1091 of 2046	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.0	1034 of 2052	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.0	1052 of 2093	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.2	1273 of 2167	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.3	1690 of 2166	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.5	1434 of 2147	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.7	1126 of 2139	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.5	1057 of 2120	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.2	1005 of 2092	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.9	1285 of 2095	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.5	1125 of 2086	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.9	1045 of 2022	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.5	1131 of 2030	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2003	47.4	1259 of 2020	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	362 of 688	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	313 of 655	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	292 of 692	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	315 of 684	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.4	470 of 711	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	456 of 698	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	19.8	841 of 886	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	57.7	277 of 907	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	1022 of 1942	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	943 of 1942	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	810 of 1957	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	963 of 1970	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.5	561 of 1680	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.0	1168 of 2019	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.6	1151 of 1964	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	1005 of 1800	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	1048 of 1793	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	729 of 1808	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.9	1143 of 1763	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.1	1190 of 1816	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.5	1462 of 1765	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	927 of 1947	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.7	975 of 1959	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.7	757 of 1984	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	985 of 1977	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	516 of 1707	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.1	1149 of 2019	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	1050 of 1972	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	51.7	39 of 95	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	22.6	1039 of 1292	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.6	1182 of 1195	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	37.2	657 of 1156	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	592 of 1113	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	455 of 1389	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.0	657 of 1392	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	434 of 1419	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.3	828 of 1425	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.8	390 of 1308	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	43.5	859 of 1462	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.9	795 of 1463	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)67th percentile+17 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)59th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)52nd percentile~ school

African American (2025)47th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)20th percentile-31 vs school

Disabled (2024)5th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+13 vs state

English Language Arts41%-12 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, March 6, 2011

This is an amazing enviornment for children. My oldest is in the fourth grade and has had nothing but EXCELLENT teachers. I truly believe she has blossomed in so many ways thru the guidance of the staff and teachers at Robeson.

My first-grade son was very nervous about Kindergarten last year, and has SUCH a wonderful experience, he cried on the last day because he didn't want to have summer vacation!!

The support staff, from the secretaries,to the librarians, to the specials teachers have all made an important impact on my children's lives. I truly believe when I walk in the building that my kids matter and my opinions count.

I cannot recommend enough Robeson Elementary. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 6, 2011

Robeson challenges students to become respectful, responsible and ready individuals. Robeson it's staff is dedicated to preparing the kids for every stage of their year. The teachers are highly educated and give the kids a lot of TLC. Our kids love going to school!!! The PTA and parents support is amazing! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robeson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2501 Southmoor Dr	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3884	439	26	16.7	51.0%	136 (31.0%)	151 (34.4%)	56 (12.8%)	34 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.1%)	48.8	1019^th of 2056 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.6	1009^th of 2067 public elementary schools	51.2%	10	53.3		28.6	40.0	57.4				41.3	32.4	38.6	45.9				38.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6			$15,337	$781	$14,555
International Prep Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 W Kirby Ave	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3995	681	51	13.3	55.8%	91 (13.4%)	76 (11.2%)	478 (70.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	38.8	1233^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	40.0%		37.5	1212^th of 2067 public elementary schools	41.4%	21	33.9	41.7	32.9	42.1	48.4	45.2	29.3	42.5	39.8	38.2	38.2	24.2	21.0	30.5	20.0	29.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0		24.6	$15,311	$547	$14,764
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 Stratford Dr	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3815	402	27	15.1	56.7%	132 (32.8%)	158 (39.3%)	30 (7.5%)	38 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.4%)	36.9	1279^th of 2056 public elementary schools	37.8%		54	841^st of 2067 public elementary schools	59.3%	438	36.2		37.5	46.7	32.6				38.7	34.3	37.0	23.9				32.1	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4			$16,655	$849	$15,806
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School	Public	K-5	2201 Hallbeck Dr	Champaign	61822	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 373-5580	426	32	13.2	43.2%	117 (27.5%)	153 (35.9%)	40 (9.4%)	84 (19.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.0%)	53.1	943^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	54.1%		59.7	740^th of 2067 public elementary schools	64.2%	203	37.5		40.5	52.0	47.2				46.6	52.7	45.3	40.3				46.2	98.5	99.0	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5			$17,037	$946	$16,091
Bottenfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	1801 S Prospect Ave	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3807	456	31	14.8	46.9%	171 (37.5%)	145 (31.8%)	34 (7.5%)	55 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.0%)	45.4	1101^st of 2056 public elementary schools	46.4%		55.5	810^th of 2067 public elementary schools	60.8%	291	36.3		53.1	38.4	36.3				41.7	59.4	31.5	28.6				38.2	96.6	96.4	96.4	96.4	100.0	96.2	96.6			$14,823	$863	$13,960
Westview Elementary School	Public	K-5	703 S Russell St	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3905	434	29	14.9	55.3%	146 (33.6%)	170 (39.2%)	63 (14.5%)	23 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	42.5	1153^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	43.9%		30.4	1385^th of 2067 public elementary schools	33.0%	232	48.5		32.9	28.8	53.6				38.5	36.2	28.8	40.0				35.1	98.3	98.6	98.6	98.6	99.0	98.3	98.3			$14,872	$810	$14,061
South Side Elementary School	Public	K-5	715 S New St	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3890	307	21	14.6	42.7%	142 (46.3%)	73 (23.8%)	34 (11.1%)	20 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (11.7%)	67.8	647^th of 2056 public elementary schools	68.5%		69.7	556^th of 2067 public elementary schools	73.1%	91	33.3		69.4	61.2	44.7				58.6	79.6	61.2	40.4				60.7	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6			$15,942	$340	$15,602
Dr Howard Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 N. James	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3866	426	31	13.7	66.4%	91 (21.4%)	205 (48.1%)	50 (11.7%)	44 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.2%)	18.5	1704^th of 2056 public elementary schools	17.1%		36.8	1223^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	40.8%	481	15.3		29.4	35.3	10.2				25.6	30.9	25.0	5.1				21.0	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8			$17,146	$421	$16,725
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2001 Garden Hills Dr	Champaign	61821	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3872	411	26	16.1	78.6%	28 (6.8%)	238 (57.9%)	111 (27.0%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	9.7	1955^th of 2056 public elementary schools	4.9%		14.1	1883^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	8.9%	72	6.8		8.6	20.8	15.2	24.0	9.1		14.8	10.2	13.6	2.2	11.5	3.1		8.2	98.4	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.5	98.4	98.1	5.5	7.4	$14,949	$836	$14,114
Stratton Elementary School	Public	K-5	902 N Randolph St	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 373-7330	454	32	14.4	75.6%	38 (8.4%)	309 (68.1%)	70 (15.4%)	22 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	14.5	1801^st of 2056 public elementary schools	12.4%		22.5	1609^th of 2067 public elementary schools	22.2%	192	14.1		15.4	28.8	16.7				20.1	20.9	25.8	10.1				18.4	97.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	100.0	97.9	97.4			$17,559	$1,025	$16,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Robeson Elementary School

How many students attend Robeson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 439 students attended Robeson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Robeson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Robeson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School
Middle : Franklin Middle School
Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Robeson Elementary School?

Students at Robeson Elementary School are 34% African American, 31% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

What district is Robeson Elementary School in?

Champaign CUSD 4

Is Robeson Elementary School a good school?

Robeson Elementary School ranks 1019^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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