Enrollment
999
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Elementary School
Patrick Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buford, Georgia, enrolling 999 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 999 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 999 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Buford's public schools, it stands alongside Ivy Creek Elementary School (1,507 students): Patrick Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Patrick Elementary School.
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 Patrick Elementary School compares
Patrick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Patrick Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Patrick Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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