- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennett Square, PA
Charles F Patton Ms
Federal NCES profile for Charles F Patton Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422421006719
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles F Patton Ms earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Kennett Square · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles F Patton Ms has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Patton Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Kennett Square, PA.
School address
District: Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422421006719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Charles F Patton Ms held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 422421006719 · Kennett Square, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 10.8:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Unionville Hs (1,263 students)
Charles F Patton Ms held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charles F Patton Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unionville Hs
Unionville Hs
1,263 students
- This school
Charles F Patton Ms
842 students
- Pocopson El Sc
Pocopson El Sch
514 students
- Unionville El 372
Unionville El Sch
372 students
- Hillendale El 346
Hillendale El Sch
346 students
- Chadds Ford El 328
Chadds Ford El Sch
328 students
What this shows Charles F Patton Ms reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles F Patton Ms compares
Charles F Patton Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 88% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,818
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Charles F Patton Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd reports $21,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles F Patton Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocopson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unionville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillendale El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chadds Ford El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles F Patton Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles F Patton Ms
How many students attend Charles F Patton Ms?
Charles F Patton Ms has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennett Square, PA. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles F Patton Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles F Patton Ms is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles F Patton Ms?
7.0% of students at Charles F Patton Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles F Patton Ms?
The largest demographic group at Charles F Patton Ms is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Kennett Square, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles F Patton Ms?
Charles F Patton Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles F Patton Ms rank among public schools in Kennett Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Patton Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Kennett Square, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennett Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd?
Besides Charles F Patton Ms, Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd also operates Unionville Hs (1,263 students), Pocopson El Sch (514 students), and Unionville El Sch (372 students). See the Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd district page for the complete list.