- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly, MI
Patterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261845005524
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Holly · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Holly, MI.
School address
District: Holly Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261845005524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Patterson Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261845005524 · Holly, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Holly High School (1,001 students)
Patterson Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Patterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holly High Sch
Holly High School
1,001 students
- Holly Middle S
Holly Middle School
743 students
- This school
Patterson Elementary School
408 students
- Davisburg Elem 391
Davisburg Elementary School
391 students
- Holly Elementa 307
Holly Elementary School
307 students
- Rose Pioneer E 270
Rose Pioneer Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Patterson Elementary School reports 408 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$15,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Patterson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holly Area School District reports $15,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davisburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Elementary School
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly, MI. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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?
55.1% of students at Patterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patterson Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Holly, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Patterson Elementary School rank among schools in Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Holly, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holly on the city page.
What other schools are in Holly Area School District?
Besides Patterson Elementary School, Holly Area School District also operates Holly High School (1,001 students), Holly Middle School (743 students), and Davisburg Elementary School (391 students). See the Holly Area School District district page for the complete list.