Enrollment
528
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patterson, CA
Northmead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northmead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063003004702
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northmead Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northmead Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northmead Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003004702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northmead Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northmead Elementary
Northmead Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Patterson, California, enrolling 528 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,083 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #544.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Patterson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students): Northmead Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 23.2:1).
Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students) and Creekside Middle (907 students) alongside Northmead Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northmead Elementary compares
Northmead Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$14,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat 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
10
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
White 9.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Northmead Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patterson Joint Unified, which includes Northmead Elementary.
$14,988
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 8.9%
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.
How Northmead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northmead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Patterson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northmead Elementary
How many students attend Northmead Elementary?
Northmead Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patterson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northmead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northmead Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Northmead Elementary?
65.9% of students at Northmead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northmead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northmead Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northmead Elementary?
Northmead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northmead Elementary rank among elementary schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northmead Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Patterson on the city page.
Is Northmead Elementary a good school?
Northmead Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Northmead Elementary, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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