- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Northmead Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 063003004702 · Patterson, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 18.9:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Northmead Elementary shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northmead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- This school 528
Northmead Elementary
528 students
What this shows Northmead Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northmead Elementary compares
Northmead Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 92.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.