- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Charlotte Patterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Patterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002948
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Patterson Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #45 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Patterson Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Patterson Elementary ranks #45 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Charlotte Patterson Elementary shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 040187002948 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 15.7:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Charlotte Patterson Elementary shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Patterson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 753
Charlotte Patterson Elementary
753 students
What this shows Charlotte Patterson Elementary reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Patterson Elementary compares
Charlotte Patterson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Charlotte Patterson Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Patterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Patterson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other 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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Patterson Elementary
How many students attend Charlotte Patterson Elementary?
Charlotte Patterson Elementary has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Patterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Patterson Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% higher 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 Charlotte Patterson Elementary?
6.0% of students at Charlotte Patterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Patterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Patterson Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Patterson Elementary?
Charlotte Patterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Charlotte Patterson Elementary rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Patterson Elementary ranks #45 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Charlotte Patterson Elementary, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.