Robey Elementary School

Summary:

Robey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 747 students in grades PK-6 and part of the MSD Wayne Township district, which is ranked 288 out of 381 districts in the state.

Robey Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 39.2% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 45.91% in ILEARN/Math, compared to just 21.24% and 18.84% for the MSD Wayne Township district, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 34.54% White, 37.35% African American, and 17.4% Hispanic students, higher than nearby North Wayne Elementary and Chapel Glen Elementary. Additionally, Robey has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 15.0% in 2021-2022 to 11.5% in 2022-2023, lower than the 24.9% and 25.7% rates at North Wayne and Chapel Glen, respectively.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.2% to 54.75% over the past few years, Robey Elementary's academic performance suggests the school is effectively supporting its diverse student population and providing the resources and support they need to succeed. This is in contrast to the nearby North Wayne Elementary and Chapel Glen Elementary, which have higher rates of economically disadvantaged students at 75.81% and 75.21%, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8700 W 30th
       Indianapolis, IN  46234


(317) 988-6000

District: MSD Wayne Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,254 Help


Students who attend Robey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High:    Ben Davis High School
    Ben Davis University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  762

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.1%
White:
32.4%
Hispanic:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Robey Elementary School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Robey Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.1%), White (32.4%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the MSD Wayne Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robey Elementary School is 16.2. 7 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robey Elementary School is $12,254, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robey Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.50 73rd 326 77.6%
2005 78.33 140th 959 85.4%
2006 78.11 154th 961 84.0%
2007 72.90 222nd 985 77.5%
2008 53.25 539th 996 45.9%
2009 52.60 567th 1003 43.5%
2010 49.75 608th 1009 39.7%
2011 53.25 580th 1025 43.4%
2012 68.74 305th 1015 70.0%
2013 73.89 233rd 1035 77.5%
2014 73.80 221st 1036 78.7%
2015 61.87 429th 1040 58.8%
2016 54.00 552nd 1046 47.2%
2017 64.53 396th 1033 61.7%
2018 53.77 541st 1027 47.3%
2019 46.87 602nd 1031 41.6%
2021 55.51 468th 1016 53.9%
2022 61.20 408th 1020 60.0%
2023 61.80 395th 1016 61.1%
2024 58.26 433rd 1010 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Robey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 570 170 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1989 579 173 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1990 603 195 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1991 609 195 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1992 640 184 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1993 612 164 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 788
1994 581 179 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 569 140 5 4 0 n/a n/a 3 721
1996 569 140 5 4 0 n/a n/a 3 721
1997 610 161 9 4 0 n/a n/a 11 795
1998 583 151 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 588 161 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2000 629 150 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 794
2001 638 153 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 815
2002 660 185 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2003 660 185 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2004 634 217 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 885
2005 501 183 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2006 486 195 17 17 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2007 508 185 20 19 0 n/a n/a 22 754
2008 482 170 18 32 0 n/a n/a 31 733
2009 487 203 15 36 2 n/a n/a 35 778
2010 496 196 17 40 1 n/a n/a 43 793
2011 483 176 18 52 0 2 59 0 790
2012 521 198 21 70 0 0 58 0 868
2013 494 192 20 72 0 0 51 0 829
2014 477 183 13 76 0 0 61 0 810
2015 488 209 13 92 0 0 63 0 865
2016 481 253 8 82 0 2 56 0 882
2017 441 213 7 68 1 2 52 0 784
2018 380 216 6 76 1 0 50 0 729
2019 379 250 5 91 0 1 54 0 780
2020 346 275 5 121 0 1 53 0 801
2021 312 292 5 123 0 1 57 0 790
2022 294 276 6 129 0 1 58 0 764
2023 258 279 8 130 0 1 71 0 747
2024 247 298 11 133 0 1 72 0 762

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 Robey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 38.3 19.6 14.9
1989 764 38.3 19.9 14
1990 812 38.3 21.2 15.6
1991 814 38.7 21.0 17.1
1992 831 36.1 23.0 16.7
1993 788 38.2 20.6 16.1
1994 773 37.1 20.8 18
1995 721 34.5 20.9 23
1996 721 34.5 20.9 23
1997 795 35.5 22.4 24.4
1998 747 34.7 21.5 23.4
1999 764 37.0 20.6 25.8
2000 794 34.0 23.4 26.2
2001 815 37.0 22.0 29.7
2002 872 44.0 19.8 30.2
2003 872 44.0 19.8 30.2
2004 885 44.5 19.9 32.8
2005 722 36.8 19.6 29.6
2006 716 36.5 19.6 30.9
2007 754 n/a n/a 33.6
2008 733 38.0 19.3 35.3
2009 778 39.0 19.9 36.1
2010 793 37.0 21.4 44.1
2011 790 35.2 22.4 38.7
2012 868 49.0 17.7 43.7
2013 829 47.0 17.6 46.6
2014 810 46.0 17.6 48.5
2015 865 41.0 21.0 50.3
2016 882 42.0 21.0 49.3
2017 784 44.1 17.7 46.2
2018 729 42.2 17.2 52.7
2019 780 41.1 18.9 56.5
2020 801 42.0 19.0 52.6
2021 790 81.0 9.7 51.4
2022 764 49.0 15.5 46.2
2023 747 48.0 15.5 54.8
2024 762 47.0 16.2 56.3

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 Robey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 38.3 19.6 14.9
1989 764 38.3 19.9 14
1990 812 38.3 21.2 15.6
1991 814 38.7 21.0 17.1
1992 831 36.1 23.0 16.7
1993 788 38.2 20.6 16.1
1994 773 37.1 20.8 18
1995 721 34.5 20.9 23
1996 721 34.5 20.9 23
1997 795 35.5 22.4 24.4
1998 747 34.7 21.5 23.4
1999 764 37.0 20.6 25.8
2000 794 34.0 23.4 26.2
2001 815 37.0 22.0 29.7
2002 872 44.0 19.8 30.2
2003 872 44.0 19.8 30.2
2004 885 44.5 19.9 32.8
2005 722 36.8 19.6 29.6
2006 716 36.5 19.6 30.9
2007 754 n/a n/a 33.6
2008 733 38.0 19.3 35.3
2009 778 39.0 19.9 36.1
2010 793 37.0 21.4 44.1
2011 790 35.2 22.4 38.7
2012 868 49.0 17.7 43.7
2013 829 47.0 17.6 46.6
2014 810 46.0 17.6 48.5
2015 865 41.0 21.0 50.3
2016 882 42.0 21.0 49.3
2017 784 44.1 17.7 46.2
2018 729 42.2 17.2 52.7
2019 780 41.1 18.9 56.5
2020 801 42.0 19.0 52.6
2021 790 81.0 9.7 51.4
2022 764 49.0 15.5 46.2
2023 747 48.0 15.5 54.8
2024 762 47.0 16.2 56.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (4.1%) $9,271 (95.9%) $9,663
2020 $430 (4.5%) $9,155 (95.5%) $9,585
2021 $879 (8.3%) $9,771 (91.7%) $10,650
2022 $1,331 (10.9%) $10,923 (89.1%) $12,254

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 602nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 395th of 1016 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robey Elementary School)47.345.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)33.520.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Robey Elementary School)67.959.3
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)42.127.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robey Elementary School)38.738.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)30.221.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Robey Elementary School)39.557.3
 17.8%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)33.927.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Robey Elementary School)40.339.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)27.915.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robey Elementary School)50.439.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)34.318.8
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Robey Elementary School)43.638.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)32.714.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Robey Elementary School)48.743.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (MSD Wayne Township)26.521.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robey Elementary School)34.345.5
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)31.820.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Robey Elementary School)41.731.9
 9.8%
   6th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)34.511.7
 22.8%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Robey Elementary School)3738.9
 1.9%
   6th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)23.416.8
 6.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students780747
 4.2%
African American250279
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic91130
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White379258
 31.9%
Two or More Races5471
 31.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%54.8%
 1.8%


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Robey Elementary School ranks 433rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 762 students attended Robey Elementary School.

Students at Robey Elementary School are 39% African American, 32% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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