Robberson Elementary

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Robberson Elementary ranks 666 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public K-5

1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803-3436

(417) 523-1800

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
666^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,438

Students who attend Robberson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Reed Middle
High:	Hillcrest High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Hispanic:

18.7%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robberson Elementary ranks worse than 74.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 24^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (18.7%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robberson Elementary is 10.8, which is the 7^th best among 34 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Robberson Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robberson Elementary is $15,438, which is the 2^nd highest among 34 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Robberson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robberson Elementary 666^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Robberson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 206^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robberson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Robberson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	22.08	951^st	1074	11.5%
2007	53.12	518^th	1080	52.0%
2008	29.82	894^th	1084	17.5%
2009	39.40	734^th	1053	30.3%
2010	39.61	734^th	1066	31.1%
2011	14.13	1003^rd	1088	7.8%
2012	28.84	883^rd	1085	18.6%
2013	28.76	886^th	1108	20.0%
2014	25.72	897^th	1089	17.6%
2015	21.55	895^th	1058	15.4%
2016	14.29	769^th	865	11.1%
2017	24.38	851^st	1032	17.5%
2018	21.69	868^th	1045	16.9%
2019	40.63	646^th	1052	38.6%
2021	13.64	783^rd	901	13.1%
2023	29.25	666^th	898	25.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robberson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.01	658^th	887	25.8%
2019	60.81	286^th	907	68.5%
2021	31.06	418^th	574	27.2%
2023	51.71	266^th	611	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Robberson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	14.63	847^th	898	5.7%
2019	28.53	713^th	917	22.2%
2021	8.43	662^nd	691	4.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Robberson is a great school that provides lots of resources for underprivileged children and families! The staff works very hard to meet emotional, physical and educational needs of students! Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Robberson Community School is an amazing place to work and attend. We are a family and like all family we have our problems, but at the end of the day we come together to best serve our students! Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

I have worked in many schools. This school is top notch when it comes to learning environment, staff/student relationships, staff/staff relationships and dedication to student growth! Close Quote

by a principal
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Robberson serves one of the most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Springfield. Despite this fact, their students consistently meet their grade level growth as determined by the state of Missouri. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The principle leads with his heart & his staff do as well. Love these people that live our kids! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Robberson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	295	295
1992	237	10	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1993	261	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1994	275	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1995	230	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1996	230	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1997	250	9	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1998	216	7	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1999	207	11	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2000	222	9	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	242
2001	215	21	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
2002	240	33	0	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2003	240	33	0	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2004	248	28	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
2005	233	36	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
2006	209	38	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2007	215	51	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2008	234	42	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2009	222	44	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2010	217	47	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2011	209	30	0	23	0	2	16	0	280
2012	222	32	0	19	0	2	20	0	295
2013	223	39	0	20	0	0	30	0	312
2014	232	23	0	22	0	0	32	0	309
2015	243	35	0	25	2	0	34	0	339
2016	221	32	3	20	2	0	40	0	318
2017	164	20	4	10	1	0	22	0	221
2018	162	18	4	13	0	0	25	0	222
2019	155	27	4	13	1	0	19	0	219
2020	130	30	3	13	1	0	17	0	194
2021	112	26	4	11	0	0	19	0	172
2022	95	17	3	20	0	0	13	0	148
2023	97	18	3	31	0	3	14	0	166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robberson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	295	18.9	15.6	58.3
1992	249	19.7	12.6	72.3
1993	270	19.7	13.7	68.5
1994	282	19.3	14.6	73
1995	239	16.5	14.5	82
1996	239	16.5	14.5	82
1997	268	16.2	16.5	66.4
1998	237	15.6	15.2	67.5
1999	227	14.9	15.2	78
2000	242	17.3	14.0	80.6
2001	248	16.6	14.9	77
2002	299	18.3	16.3	68.2
2003	299	18.3	16.3	68.2
2004	282	18.1	15.6	85.5
2005	282	20.1	14.0	86.9
2006	259	21.7	11.9	83.4
2007	281	19.7	14.3	81.5
2008	292	20.2	14.5	77.7
2009	279	21.1	13.2	81.4
2010	281	20.6	13.6	83.6
2011	280	22.1	12.6	95.7
2012	295	22.2	13.2	93.9
2013	312	21.4	14.5	91
2014	309	23.5	13.0	89
2015	339	24.0	14.1	85.8
2016	318	24.0	13.2	87.7
2017	221	18.6	11.8	89.1
2018	222	16.3	13.5	91
2019	219	18.3	11.9	92.2
2020	194	18.4	10.4	87.1
2021	172	12.7	13.5	85.5
2022	148	15.5	9.5	84.5
2023	166	15.3	10.8	88.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robberson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	295	18.9	15.6	58.3
1992	249	19.7	12.6	72.3
1993	270	19.7	13.7	68.5
1994	282	19.3	14.6	73
1995	239	16.5	14.5	82
1996	239	16.5	14.5	82
1997	268	16.2	16.5	66.4
1998	237	15.6	15.2	67.5
1999	227	14.9	15.2	78
2000	242	17.3	14.0	80.6
2001	248	16.6	14.9	77
2002	299	18.3	16.3	68.2
2003	299	18.3	16.3	68.2
2004	282	18.1	15.6	85.5
2005	282	20.1	14.0	86.9
2006	259	21.7	11.9	83.4
2007	281	19.7	14.3	81.5
2008	292	20.2	14.5	77.7
2009	279	21.1	13.2	81.4
2010	281	20.6	13.6	83.6
2011	280	22.1	12.6	95.7
2012	295	22.2	13.2	93.9
2013	312	21.4	14.5	91
2014	309	23.5	13.0	89
2015	339	24.0	14.1	85.8
2016	318	24.0	13.2	87.7
2017	221	18.6	11.8	89.1
2018	222	16.3	13.5	91
2019	219	18.3	11.9	92.2
2020	194	18.4	10.4	87.1
2021	172	12.7	13.5	85.5
2022	148	15.5	9.5	84.5
2023	166	15.3	10.8	88.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robberson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,284 (11.6%)	$9,799 (88.4%)	$11,083
2020	$1,769 (15.1%)	$9,958 (84.9%)	$11,726
2021	$1,651 (13.3%)	$10,775 (86.7%)	$12,426
2022	$3,810 (24.7%)	$11,628 (75.3%)	$15,438

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robberson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 646^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 666^th of 898 Elementary schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robberson Elementary)	37.5	14.3	23.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	37	33.9	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robberson Elementary)	42.5	26	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	46	39.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robberson Elementary)	41.1	37.8	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	41.4	40.8	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robberson Elementary)	41	40.5	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	50.2	45.6	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Robberson Elementary)	35.9	22.2	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)	41.2	39.9	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	166	24.2%
African American	27	18	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	13	31	138.5%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	155	97	37.4%
Two or More Races	19	14	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.2%	88.6%	3.7%

Schools Near Robberson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robberson Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 E Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1800	166	15	10.8	88.6%	97 (58.4%)	18 (10.8%)	31 (18.7%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	14 (8.4%)	29.3	666^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.8%					(n/a)	14.3	37.8		22.2	26.0	40.5		$15,438	$3,810	$11,628
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 N Fremont	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1700	382	28	13.8	80.4%	234 (61.3%)	57 (14.9%)	30 (7.9%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.9%)	26.9	692^nd of 898 public elementary schools	22.9%		22.7	715^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.3%	23	13.8	36.8	23.1	21.1	24.1	39.7	30.8	$11,694	$2,792	$8,902
Weller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 N Weller	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1900	297	28	10.7	83.2%	178 (59.9%)	33 (11.1%)	54 (18.2%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	5 (1.7%)	19 (6.4%)	28.7	675^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.8%		19.1	747^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.7%	72	26.0	25.0	34.9	23.8	30.0	27.0	34.9	$12,301	$2,213	$10,089
Boyd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1409 Washington	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1500	175	19	9.4	77.7%	89 (50.9%)	49 (28.0%)	14 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.0%)	13.3	788^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.2%		15.7	778^th of 908 public elementary schools	14.3%	10	14.6	24.0	21.1		17.7			$14,715	$2,380	$12,335
Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	732 W Talmage	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-5000	250	18	13.8	81.6%	164 (65.6%)	34 (13.6%)	23 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (9.2%)	24.4	710^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.7	678^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.3%	32	30.0	41.9	15.0	19.2	36.7		22.6	$11,292	$2,671	$8,621
Bowerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2148 N Douglas	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1400	243	19	12.6	90.1%	174 (71.6%)	26 (10.7%)	18 (7.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.8%)	26.1	697^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.4%		19	750^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.4%	53	16.3	32.2	27.3	27.3	23.2	29.0	39.4	$12,842	$1,685	$11,156
Weaver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1461 N Douglas	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1200	224	24	9.3	91.1%	138 (61.6%)	34 (15.2%)	21 (9.4%)	5 (2.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.4%)	13.3	789^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.1%		21	729^th of 908 public elementary schools	19.7%	60	18.0	19.4	9.4	15.6	22.0		24.9	$12,785	$3,030	$9,755
Truman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 N Farm Rd 159	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-5100	255	21	11.9	40.8%	199 (78.0%)	19 (7.5%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.5%)	51.5	440^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.0%		78.5	170^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.3%	270	29.6	53.5	42.8	42.9	38.6			$14,678	$3,121	$11,557
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2757 E Division	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-1300	111	26	4.3	65.8%	80 (72.1%)	6 (5.4%)	8 (7.2%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (12.6%)								(n/a)
Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2205 W Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 523-2000	317	29	10.9	85.2%	218 (68.8%)	43 (13.6%)	31 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.4%)	24.4	709^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.0%		17.4	765^th of 908 public elementary schools	15.7%	56	20.4	18.9	4.7	21.5	36.7	51.3	19.1	$11,150	$1,575	$9,575

Frequently Asked Questions about Robberson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Robberson Elementary?

Students at Robberson Elementary are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Robberson Elementary in?

Springfield R-Xii

How many students attend Robberson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Robberson Elementary.

Is Robberson Elementary a good school?

Robberson Elementary ranks 666^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Robberson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Robberson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reed Middle
High : Hillcrest High

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