Robinson Elementary School

3122 S Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robinson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Robinson Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
434 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Robinson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robinson Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1651 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(21-22)
40-44%
51%
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40-44%
50%
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70-79%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
34%
25%
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White
44%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robinson Elementary School's ranking?
Robinson Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Robinson Elementary School often compared to?
Robinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W A Bess Elementary School, Hawks Nest Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Robinson Elementary School?
434 students attend Robinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Robinson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robinson Elementary School?
Robinson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robinson Elementary School offer ?
Robinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robinson Elementary School part of?
Robinson Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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