Robeson Elem School

www.champaignschools.org

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robeson Elementary School, located at 2501 Southmoor Dr. in Champaign, Illinois, is a prominent public school serving students in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, Robeson prioritizes creating a community-focused atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to meet diverse learning needs.

In addition to its focus on traditional academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Robeson Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching practices into the classroom. By emphasizing character development and inclusivity, Robeson seeks to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

458

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robeson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	45
Black	156
Asian	32
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
170 (37.1 %)
Black
156 (34.1 %)
Two or More
54 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.8 %)
Asian
32 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3884
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 68