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#1434 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 38% in state

Robeson Elem School

Elementary School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL

A Champaign Cusd 4 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2501 Southmoor Dr, Champaign, IL 61821

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$21,009
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Robeson Elem School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robeson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,789/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Champaign), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,284

Median home value

$174,800

Median rent

$1,001/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
International Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–80.9 mi650Compare →
Kenwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.0 mi370Compare →
St Matthew SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–81.1 mi356Compare →
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.2 mi408Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Champaign Cusd 4

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#8 of 18
District spending per student
$21,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robeson Elem School is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robeson Elem School

Robeson Elem School is a public elementary school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robeson Elem School

What grades does Robeson Elem School serve?

Robeson Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robeson Elem School?

Robeson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robeson Elem School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robeson Elem School rank in IL?

Robeson Elem School ranks #1,434 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Robeson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robeson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robeson Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robeson Elem School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robeson Elem School a charter school?

No, Robeson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robeson Elem School a Title I school?

No, Robeson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robeson Elem School?

46.8% of students at Robeson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
Area population (ZIP 61821)
28,838
Area average commute
16.2 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61821; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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