Is Robbinsville Elementary a good school?

Robbinsville Elementary ranks 973 rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Robbinsville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Robbinsville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Robbinsville Elementary?

Students at Robbinsville Elementary are 78% White, 16% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Robbinsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Robbinsville Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Robbinsville Middle High : Robbinsville High

Robbinsville Elementary

Summary:

Robbinsville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Robbinsville, North Carolina, with a student population of 528. The school is part of the Cherokee County Schools district, which is ranked 199 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robbinsville Elementary faces significant challenges in improving student achievement and closing achievement gaps. The school's test scores are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with the exception of a bright spot in 5th grade Science. While the school's Native American students perform relatively well, ranking 8th out of 28 North Carolina elementary schools, its White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of the state. The school's performance for disabled students and gifted/talented students is also below average.

Robbinsville Elementary's performance lags behind that of nearby schools like Hayesville Elementary and Peachtree Elementary, which have higher test scores, better student subgroup performance, and higher statewide rankings. The nearby schools also have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student achievement. To address these challenges, Robbinsville Elementary may need to implement more effective strategies and interventions to support student learning and growth, while also leveraging the school's strengths, such as its successful 5th grade Science program.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

54 Moose Branch Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771

(828) 479-9850

District: Graham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
973^rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,368

Students who attend Robbinsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Robbinsville Middle
High:	Robbinsville High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 523

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

American Indian:

15.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robbinsville Elementary ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), American Indian (15.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robbinsville Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Robbinsville Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robbinsville Elementary is $13,368.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robbinsville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsville Elementary 973^rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Robbinsville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Graham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Graham County Schools 199^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robbinsville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	51.24	698^th	1276	45.3%
2007	48.84	764^th	1293	40.9%
2008	54.76	637^th	1324	51.9%
2009	63.77	533^rd	1354	60.6%
2010	64.80	513^th	1363	62.4%
2011	58.26	644^th	1381	53.4%
2012	69.40	418^th	1388	69.9%
2013	50.37	656^th	1403	53.2%
2014	51.57	678^th	1390	51.2%
2015	60.09	569^th	1440	60.5%
2016	63.41	506^th	1425	64.5%
2017	48.47	773^rd	1429	45.9%
2018	41.81	898^th	1434	37.4%
2019	47.19	810^th	1473	45.0%
2021	33.81	960^th	1489	35.5%
2022	23.59	1202^nd	1514	20.6%
2023	27.90	1126^th	1502	25.0%
2024	37.73	973^rd	1505	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.85	605^th	1332	54.6%
2019	58.99	508^th	1361	62.7%
2021	42.86	722^nd	1329	45.7%
2022	36.29	910^th	1366	33.4%
2023	44.04	828^th	1437	42.4%
2024	47.04	779^th	1450	46.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.94	944^th	1405	32.8%
2019	42.61	866^th	1424	39.2%
2021	32.30	954^th	1440	33.8%
2022	21.29	1233^rd	1458	15.4%
2023	33.27	999^th	1459	31.5%
2024	42.08	866^th	1455	40.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	48.04	400^th	897	55.4%
2019	49.03	382^nd	878	56.5%
2021	23.98	554^th	646	14.2%
2022	39.47	346^th	634	45.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.57	379^th	669	43.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	44.79	849^th	1413	39.9%
2019	50.66	726^th	1430	49.2%
2021	35.83	907^th	1444	37.2%
2022	26.36	1121^st	1464	23.4%
2023	23.96	1167^th	1461	20.1%
2024	34.10	1008^th	1464	31.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	52.07	15^th	28	46.4%
2019	71.72	6^th	27	77.8%
2021	52.44	11^th	28	60.7%
2022	48.77	14^th	29	51.7%
2023	54.12	14^th	29	51.7%
2024	62.84	8^th	28	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	22.18	1034^th	1178	12.2%
2019	27.66	967^th	1183	18.3%
2021	16.53	1075^th	1172	8.3%
2022	10.86	1146^th	1194	4.0%
2023	11.35	1128^th	1183	4.6%
2024	16.88	1070^th	1166	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Robbinsville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	723	0	2	0	87	n/a	n/a	0	812
1989	750	0	1	4	90	n/a	n/a	0	845
1990	748	0	0	3	94	n/a	n/a	9	854
1991	755	0	0	3	91	n/a	n/a	0	849
1992	745	0	0	0	77	n/a	n/a	0	822
1993	532	0	0	1	74	n/a	n/a	0	607
1994	529	0	0	1	72	n/a	n/a	10	612
1995	629	0	0	0	80	n/a	n/a	0	709
1996	629	0	0	0	80	n/a	n/a	0	709
1997	630	3	0	0	101	n/a	n/a	0	734
1998	613	3	0	0	105	n/a	n/a	7	728
1999	618	4	0	1	100	n/a	n/a	0	723
2000	618	5	1	1	90	n/a	n/a	0	715
2001	636	4	1	0	92	n/a	n/a	0	733
2002	593	5	0	1	70	n/a	n/a	0	669
2003	593	5	0	1	70	n/a	n/a	0	669
2004	594	4	0	2	71	n/a	n/a	0	671
2005	615	5	0	3	76	n/a	n/a	0	699
2006	610	11	0	3	77	n/a	n/a	0	701
2007	614	1	1	8	76	n/a	n/a	8	708
2008	601	1	2	6	77	n/a	n/a	13	700
2009	535	13	2	13	85	n/a	n/a	0	648
2010	574	13	2	13	94	n/a	n/a	0	696
2011	571	0	1	21	93	0	5	0	691
2012	537	0	1	19	97	0	5	0	659
2013	545	1	1	25	104	1	3	0	680
2014	514	2	1	23	108	0	2	0	650
2015	515	3	1	33	109	0	6	0	667
2016	506	2	3	27	115	0	6	0	659
2017	514	2	4	22	120	0	6	0	668
2018	475	2	3	24	117	0	4	0	625
2019	466	5	3	23	106	0	2	0	605
2020	496	3	2	24	97	0	2	0	624
2021	447	3	3	25	94	0	1	0	573
2022	414	3	4	23	93	0	1	0	538
2023	415	2	3	20	85	0	3	0	528
2024	408	2	2	21	83	0	7	0	523

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robbinsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	51.0	15.9	33.4
1989	845	58.0	14.5	50.3
1990	854	60.0	14.2	45.2
1991	849	58.0	14.6	45.5
1992	822	56.0	14.6	32.7
1993	607	43.0	14.1	42.8
1994	612	44.0	13.9	50.7
1995	709	50.0	14.2	48.5
1996	709	50.0	14.2	48.5
1997	734	51.0	14.4	41.7
1998	728	53.0	13.7	42.4
1999	723	52.0	13.9	53.5
2000	715	52.0	13.8	53.1
2001	733	52.0	14.1	50.2
2002	669	52.0	12.9	54
2003	669	52.0	12.9	54
2004	671	52.0	12.9	55.9
2005	699	52.0	13.4	56.5
2006	701	52.0	13.5	56.1
2007	708	n/a	n/a	56.7
2008	700	45.0	15.6	61.3
2009	648	45.0	14.4	62.7
2010	696	44.9	15.4	64.5
2011	691	45.0	15.3	65.3
2012	659	43.5	15.1	66.3
2013	680	45.5	14.9	67.8
2014	650	44.3	14.6	72
2015	667	44.0	15.1	67.8
2016	659	45.0	14.6	64.5
2017	668	45.7	14.6	70.5
2018	625	46.0	13.5	65.9
2019	605	45.9	13.1	67.9
2020	624	47.0	13.2	66.7
2021	573	45.0	12.7	60.9
2022	538	44.0	12.2	65.2
2023	528	42.5	12.4	74.6
2024	523	42.0	12.4	99.4

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 Robbinsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	812	51.0	15.9	33.4
1989	845	58.0	14.5	50.3
1990	854	60.0	14.2	45.2
1991	849	58.0	14.6	45.5
1992	822	56.0	14.6	32.7
1993	607	43.0	14.1	42.8
1994	612	44.0	13.9	50.7
1995	709	50.0	14.2	48.5
1996	709	50.0	14.2	48.5
1997	734	51.0	14.4	41.7
1998	728	53.0	13.7	42.4
1999	723	52.0	13.9	53.5
2000	715	52.0	13.8	53.1
2001	733	52.0	14.1	50.2
2002	669	52.0	12.9	54
2003	669	52.0	12.9	54
2004	671	52.0	12.9	55.9
2005	699	52.0	13.4	56.5
2006	701	52.0	13.5	56.1
2007	708	n/a	n/a	56.7
2008	700	45.0	15.6	61.3
2009	648	45.0	14.4	62.7
2010	696	44.9	15.4	64.5
2011	691	45.0	15.3	65.3
2012	659	43.5	15.1	66.3
2013	680	45.5	14.9	67.8
2014	650	44.3	14.6	72
2015	667	44.0	15.1	67.8
2016	659	45.0	14.6	64.5
2017	668	45.7	14.6	70.5
2018	625	46.0	13.5	65.9
2019	605	45.9	13.1	67.9
2020	624	47.0	13.2	66.7
2021	573	45.0	12.7	60.9
2022	538	44.0	12.2	65.2
2023	528	42.5	12.4	74.6
2024	523	42.0	12.4	99.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robbinsville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,813 (13.6%)	$11,555 (86.4%)	$13,368

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robbinsville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 810^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1126^th of 1502 Elementary schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robbinsville Elementary)	71.3	38.2	33.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Graham County Schools)	71.3	38.2	33.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Robbinsville Elementary)	49.4	40.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Graham County Schools)	49.4	40.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robbinsville Elementary)	68.9	56.9	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Graham County Schools)	68.9	56.9	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Robbinsville Elementary)	53.2	47.2	6%
4th Grade Reading (Graham County Schools)	53.2	47.2	6%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robbinsville Elementary)	53.5	28.6	24.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Graham County Schools)	53.5	28.6	24.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Robbinsville Elementary)	43	26	17%
5th Grade Reading (Graham County Schools)	43	26	17%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Robbinsville Elementary)	86	56.4	29.6%
5th Grade Science (Graham County Schools)	86	56.4	29.6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	605	528	12.7%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	106	85	19.8%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	23	20	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	466	415	10.9%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	74.6%	6.7%

Schools Near Robbinsville Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robbinsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	54 Moose Branch Road	Robbinsville	28771	Graham County	Graham County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 479-9850	523	42	12.4	99.4%	408 (78.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	37.7	973^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	35.3%		27.9	1126^th of 1502 public elementary schools	25.0%	153	58.1	54.5	42.0	36.5	43.2	36.2	71.0	$13,368	$1,813	$11,555
Andrews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Jean Christy Ave.	Andrews	28901	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 321-4415	348	23	15.2	99.1%	253 (72.7%)	14 (4.0%)	47 (13.5%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	24.6	1200^th of 1505 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.1	1173^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	21.9%	27	33.9	35.7	39.6	30.5	33.9	39.6	77.6	$12,783	$1,671	$11,111
Peachtree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Upper Peachtree Road	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 837-2479	168	13	13.1	98.2%	145 (86.3%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	71.2	384^th of 1505 public elementary schools	74.5%		81	216^th of 1502 public elementary schools	85.6%	168	82.4	68.0	62.5	41.2	72.0	75.0	62.5	$14,802	$1,757	$13,045
Swain County West Elementary	Public	K-5	4142 Hwy 19 West	Bryson City	28713	Swain County	Swain County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 488-2119	419	30	14.0	99.3%	307 (73.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.6%)	5 (1.2%)	35 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.3%)	41.3	907^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.7%		47.3	810^th of 1502 public elementary schools	46.1%	97	47.6	53.1	62.0	40.2	46.9	35.2	71.8	$10,938	$1,448	$9,491
Hayesville Elementary	Public	3-5	72 Elementary School Drive	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 389-8586	257	20	13.1	70.4%	227 (88.3%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	75.7	318^th of 1505 public elementary schools	78.9%		75.9	305^th of 1502 public elementary schools	79.7%	13	79.5	65.5	61.4	65.4	63.1	69.3	71.3	$10,584	$1,072	$9,511
Hayesville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	698 Anderson St	Hayesville	28904	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 389-3763	387	24	15.9	69.3%	327 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)								(n/a)

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robbinsville Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Robbinsville Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robbinsville Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Robbinsville Elementary

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Schools Near Robbinsville Elementary