- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buford, GA
Patrick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255003393
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buford, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Patrick Elementary School grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 130255003393 · Buford, GA Other · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 17.2:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Patrick Elementary School grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 999
Patrick Elementary School
999 students
What this shows Patrick Elementary School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Elementary School compares
Patrick Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 999 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 23.0%
White 16.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Patrick Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Buford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,507 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Friendship Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Elementary School
How many students attend Patrick Elementary School?
Patrick Elementary School has 999 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Patrick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Elementary School is African American at 30.9% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Elementary School?
Patrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Patrick Elementary School rank among schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Patrick Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.