Enrollment
171
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263021006624
Lucile S Patton Elem School — Roseville, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lucile S Patton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roseville Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucile S Patton Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lucile S Patton Elem School reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Michigan average and 57% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roseville Community Schools spends $15,065 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.0% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lucile S Patton Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Michigan — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,065
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 171 Top 21% in Michigan — larger than 79% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.4% +50% vs state
NCES ID 263021006624
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
White 24.0%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Community Schools, which includes Lucile S Patton Elem School.
$15,065
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Roseville
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Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lucile S Patton Elem School
How many students attend Lucile S Patton Elem School?
Lucile S Patton Elem School has 171 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ROSEVILLE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucile S Patton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucile S Patton Elem School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucile S Patton Elem School?
81.4% of students at Lucile S Patton Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucile S Patton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lucile S Patton Elem School is African American at 57.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROSEVILLE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucile S Patton Elem School?
Lucile S Patton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.