- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patterson, GA
Patterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130414001494
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 465
- students enrolled
Patterson Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pierce County · Georgia
NCES ID 130414001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Patterson Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130414001494 · Patterson, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.7:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce County High School (1,053 students)
Patterson Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Patterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pierce County
Pierce County High School
1,053 students
- Pierce County
Pierce County Middle School
825 students
- Blackshear Ele
Blackshear Elementary School
820 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary School
484 students
- This school
Patterson Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Patterson Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson Elementary School compares
Patterson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Patterson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pierce County reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patterson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackshear Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Elementary School
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patterson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Patterson Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Patterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patterson Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Patterson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pierce County?
Besides Patterson Elementary School, Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students), Pierce County Middle School (825 students), and Blackshear Elementary School (820 students). See the Pierce County district page for the complete list.