- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berkley, MI
Pattengill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pattengill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260501004193
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattengill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Berkley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattengill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattengill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Berkley, MI.
School address
District: Berkley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260501004193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pattengill Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260501004193 · Berkley, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkley High School (1,200 students)
Pattengill Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pattengill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkley High S
Berkley High School
1,200 students
- Norup Internat
Norup International School
672 students
- Anderson Middl
Anderson Middle School
489 students
- Burton Element 461
Burton Elementary School
461 students
- Angell Element 411
Angell Elementary School
411 students
- This school 295
Pattengill Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Pattengill Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pattengill Elementary School compares
Pattengill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Pattengill Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Berkley School District reports $19,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pattengill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norup International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattengill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pattengill Elementary School
How many students attend Pattengill Elementary School?
Pattengill Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berkley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattengill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattengill Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Pattengill Elementary School?
16.2% of students at Pattengill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattengill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pattengill Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Berkley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattengill Elementary School?
Pattengill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Pattengill Elementary School rank among schools in Berkley?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattengill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Berkley, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berkley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkley School District?
Besides Pattengill Elementary School, Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students), Norup International School (672 students), and Anderson Middle School (489 students). See the Berkley School District district page for the complete list.