At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
J W Robinson Jr Elem School: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about J W Robinson Jr Elem School
J W Robinson Jr Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lyons. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lyons SD 103. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.1%) and White (12%). English learners represent 43% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking J W Robinson Jr Elem School
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 43%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12%
- Hispanic74.1%
- Black10%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lyons SD 103
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Home Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
256 reported students
Costello School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
228 reported students
Edison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
659 reported students
Public schools near J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costello School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | PK–05 | 228 | 0.8 mi |
| Home Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | KG–05 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Central Elem School Elementary · Riverside SD 96 | KG–05 | 371 | 1.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | PK–05 | 366 | 1.4 mi |
| Edison Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | PK–05 | 282 | 1.5 mi |
| Walsh Elem School Elementary · Summit SD 104 | KG–05 | 182 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J W Robinson Jr Elem School
What grades does J W Robinson Jr Elem School serve?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lyons SD 103.
How many students attend J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 251 students and 28.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J W Robinson Jr Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyons SD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J W Robinson Jr Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J W Robinson Jr Elem School in?
J W Robinson Jr Elem School is part of Lyons SD 103, based in Lyons, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Costello School (0.8 mi), Home Elem School (0.9 mi), Central Elem School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.