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Robberson Elementary

Summary:

Robberson Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 166 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII school district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Springfield district, Robberson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (23.5% to 30.6%), well below-average academic performance on state assessments, and an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (84.46% to 88.55%). Interestingly, nearby schools in the district, such as York Elementary, Bingham Elementary, and Truman Elementary, generally perform better academically and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite also serving high-need student populations.

The low performance at Robberson Elementary presents an opportunity for the district and school to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the specific challenges faced by the school's students. Strategies to improve attendance, provide additional academic and social-emotional support, and engage families and the community could potentially help to improve student outcomes at this low-performing school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1100 E Kearney
       Springfield, MO  65803-3436

(417) 523-1800

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,438 Help


Students who attend Robberson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reed Middle
High:    Hillcrest High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
18.7%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Compare Details Robberson Elementary ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 26th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.39. (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.
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Compare Details Robberson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield R-Xii School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robberson Elementary is $15,438, which is the 2nd highest among 34 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robberson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robberson Elementary 653rd of 906 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 182nd of 386 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.08 951st 1074 11.5%
2007 53.12 518th 1080 52.0%
2008 29.82 894th 1084 17.5%
2009 39.40 734th 1053 30.3%
2010 39.61 734th 1066 31.1%
2011 14.13 1003rd 1088 7.8%
2012 28.84 883rd 1085 18.6%
2013 28.76 886th 1108 20.0%
2014 25.72 897th 1089 17.6%
2015 21.55 895th 1058 15.4%
2016 14.29 769th 865 11.1%
2017 24.38 851st 1032 17.5%
2018 21.69 868th 1045 16.9%
2019 40.63 646th 1052 38.6%
2021 13.64 783rd 901 13.1%
2023 29.25 666th 898 25.8%
2024 30.39 653rd 906 27.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 658th 887 25.8%
2019 60.81 286th 907 68.5%
2021 31.06 418th 574 27.2%
2023 51.71 266th 611 56.5%
2024 54.29 245th 625 60.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.63 847th 898 5.7%
2019 28.53 713th 917 22.2%
2021 8.43 662nd 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robberson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 646th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 666th of 898 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robberson Elementary)37.514.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)3733.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robberson Elementary)42.526
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)4639.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robberson Elementary)41.137.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)41.440.8
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robberson Elementary)4140.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)50.245.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Science (Robberson Elementary)35.922.2
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)41.239.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students219166
 24.2%
African American2718
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1331
 138.5%
Pacific Islander03
White15597
 37.4%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%88.6%
 3.7%

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Students who attend Robberson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reed Middle
High : Hillcrest High

Robberson Elementary ranks 653rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

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


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