Roberts Elementary School

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Roberts Elementary School ranks 376 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Roberts Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving around 870 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state.

Roberts Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Leon District and state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science were significantly higher than the district and state, with 67% of 3rd graders, 78% of 4th graders, and 67% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, and 67% of 3rd graders, 84% of 4th graders, and 65% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 74%, compared to 51% for the district and 53% for the state. Roberts Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Apalachee Elementary and Hawks Rise Elementary, with a higher percentage of White and African American students.

Additionally, Roberts Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.9% to 14.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Apalachee Elementary (41.4%) and W.T. Moore Elementary (21.9%). The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.33%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Apalachee Elementary (72.43%) and W.T. Moore Elementary (41.62%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309

(850) 488-0923

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,286

Students who attend Roberts Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

William J Montford III Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 870

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

African American:

14.9%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roberts Elementary School ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Roberts Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Leon School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), African American (14.9%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 14^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Roberts Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberts Elementary School is $10,286. 16 elementary schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roberts Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roberts Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	89.46	137^th	1688	91.9%
2007	89.17	125^th	1786	93.0%
2008	86.58	173^rd	1789	90.3%
2009	85.07	219^th	1847	88.1%
2010	87.85	152^nd	1919	92.1%
2011	85.97	197^th	1985	90.1%
2012	92.08	95^th	1984	95.2%
2013	89.03	165^th	2029	91.9%
2014	91.91	106^th	2064	94.9%
2016	92.90	94^th	2087	95.5%
2017	86.49	232^nd	2112	89.0%
2018	90.48	141^st	2118	93.3%
2019	91.93	100^th	2182	95.4%
2021	91.37	145^th	2247	93.5%
2022	86.66	274^th	2219	87.7%
2023	83.73	320^th	2240	85.7%
2024	81.08	376^th	2256	83.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Roberts Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	420	142	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2003	420	142	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2004	459	150	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2005	503	140	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2006	576	134	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2007	603	119	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	26	771
2008	615	132	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	27	790
2009	641	147	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	21	831
2010	630	144	12	34	0	n/a	n/a	18	838
2011	638	153	12	38	0	0	25	0	866
2012	620	141	13	39	3	0	24	0	840
2013	626	126	9	37	1	0	29	0	828
2014	609	116	8	32	1	2	26	0	794
2015	651	119	10	31	1	1	27	0	840
2016	630	123	8	22	1	1	31	0	816
2017	631	114	9	33	1	0	33	0	821
2018	660	109	10	37	1	1	39	0	857
2019	662	111	9	39	2	1	38	0	862
2020	659	111	10	47	1	1	49	0	878
2021	616	118	2	44	1	0	47	0	828
2022	603	121	4	63	0	0	44	0	835
2023	619	130	4	69	0	0	48	0	870

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 Roberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	577	30.0	19.2	24.8
2003	577	30.0	19.2	24.8
2004	628	37.0	17.0	25
2005	661	42.0	15.7	19.8
2006	733	44.0	16.7	18.3
2007	771	48.0	16.1	16.1
2008	790	50.5	15.6	15.1
2009	831	63.3	15.1	17
2010	838	54.0	15.5	18
2011	866	59.0	14.6	20
2012	840	56.0	15.0	21.1
2013	828	56.0	14.7	19.6
2014	794	54.0	14.7	23.6
2015	840	54.0	15.5	26.3
2016	816	55.0	14.8	21.7
2017	821	54.0	15.2	24
2018	857	56.0	15.3	23.8
2019	862	57.0	15.1	23
2020	878	58.0	15.1	20.8
2021	828	57.0	14.5	18.5
2022	835	55.0	15.1	20.7
2023	870	57.0	15.2	23.3

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 Roberts Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	577	30.0	19.2	24.8
2003	577	30.0	19.2	24.8
2004	628	37.0	17.0	25
2005	661	42.0	15.7	19.8
2006	733	44.0	16.7	18.3
2007	771	48.0	16.1	16.1
2008	790	50.5	15.6	15.1
2009	831	63.3	15.1	17
2010	838	54.0	15.5	18
2011	866	59.0	14.6	20
2012	840	56.0	15.0	21.1
2013	828	56.0	14.7	19.6
2014	794	54.0	14.7	23.6
2015	840	54.0	15.5	26.3
2016	816	55.0	14.8	21.7
2017	821	54.0	15.2	24
2018	857	56.0	15.3	23.8
2019	862	57.0	15.1	23
2020	878	58.0	15.1	20.8
2021	828	57.0	14.5	18.5
2022	835	55.0	15.1	20.7
2023	870	57.0	15.2	23.3

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 Roberts Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$464 (5.9%)	$7,428 (94.1%)	$7,892
2019	$522 (6.2%)	$7,918 (93.8%)	$8,440
2020	$476 (5.6%)	$8,040 (94.4%)	$8,516
2021	$663 (7.3%)	$8,418 (92.7%)	$9,080
2022	$1,204 (12.6%)	$8,373 (87.4%)	$9,576
2023	$1,268 (12.3%)	$9,018 (87.7%)	$10,286

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberts Elementary School

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 100^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 320^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)	86	72	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roberts Elementary School)	89	74	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)	63	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)	86	78	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	54	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roberts Elementary School)	84	81	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	66	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)	76	73	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roberts Elementary School)	83	73	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Roberts Elementary School)	76	70	6%
5th Grade Science (Leon)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	862	870	0.9%
African American	111	130	17.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	39	69	76.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	662	619	6.5%
Two or More Races	38	48	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23%	23.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Roberts Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5777 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-0923	870	57	15.2	23.3%	619 (71.1%)	130 (14.9%)	69 (7.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	81.1	376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.3%		83.7	320^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.7%	56	67.0	78.0	67.0				67.0	84.0	65.0				74.0				$10,286	$1,268	$9,018
Desoto Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 Tredington Park Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-4511	654	42	15.5	17.3%	487 (74.5%)	48 (7.3%)	60 (9.2%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	81.1	375^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.4%		83	339^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%	36	76.0	67.0	72.0				76.0	75.0	56.0				74.0				$9,947	$1,035	$8,912
W T Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 877-6158	579	37	15.8	41.6%	206 (35.6%)	251 (43.4%)	53 (9.2%)	29 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	60	862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.8%		50.9	1076^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	214	66.0	50.0	60.0				62.0	51.0	60.0				61.0				$9,584	$1,115	$8,471
Killearn Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8037 Deer Lk E	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-1265	777	49	15.8	16.9%	545 (70.1%)	60 (7.7%)	87 (11.2%)	38 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.8%)	88.8	214^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.6	274^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.8%	60	74.0	74.0	76.0				79.0	76.0	76.0				78.0				$9,830	$1,077	$8,753
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4351 Mahan Dr	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 391-5259	319	17	18.7	83.1%	24 (7.5%)	255 (79.9%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	9.1	2169^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		14.7	2036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.1%	133	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0	43.0	54.0	31.0	25.0	11.0	33.0	27.0	50.0	28.0	36.0	85.0	53.0	$15,004	$2,093	$12,910
Buck Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-6133	730	46	15.8	15.1%	442 (60.5%)	99 (13.6%)	56 (7.7%)	89 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	78.5	446^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		86	269^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	177	71.0	74.0	67.0				65.0	65.0	77.0				63.0				$10,142	$1,168	$8,974
Gilchrist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Timberlane Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4310	864	54	15.9	20.4%	538 (62.3%)	108 (12.5%)	99 (11.5%)	56 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (7.1%)	92.1	110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.1%		90.6	159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%	49	89.0	72.0	77.0				92.0	76.0	77.0				84.0				$9,375	$775	$8,599
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville	Public, Charter	K-8	3208 Thomasville Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	457	41	11.1	9.0%	297 (65.0%)	77 (16.8%)	43 (9.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	64.2	770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.9%		74	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%	244	76.0	57.0	60.0	69.0	68.0	60.0	65.0	53.0	49.0	72.0	72.0	77.0	58.0	69.0	94.0	89.0	$8,424	$1,667	$6,756
Hawks Rise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Meadow Ridge Dr	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4733	805	48	16.6	13.4%	454 (56.4%)	99 (12.3%)	60 (7.5%)	131 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.6%)	90.8	148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.4%		93	97^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.7%	51	75.0	80.0	77.0				82.0	83.0	77.0				75.0				$9,477	$1,258	$8,219
Apalachee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7110	544	33	16.5	72.4%	30 (5.5%)	417 (76.7%)	45 (8.3%)	16 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	18.5	1945^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1915^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.5%	30	38.0	45.0	32.0				47.0	49.0	20.0				21.0				$10,770	$2,347	$8,423

Frequently Asked Questions about Roberts Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Roberts Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : William J Montford III Middle School

How many students attend Roberts Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 870 students attended Roberts Elementary School.

Is Roberts Elementary School a good school?

Roberts Elementary School ranks 376^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Roberts Elementary School in?

Leon

What is the racial makeup of Roberts Elementary School?

Students at Roberts Elementary School are 71% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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