Enrollment
408
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patterson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patterson Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Holly, Michigan, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #255.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holly Area School District also operates Holly High School (1,001 students) and Holly Middle School (743 students) alongside Patterson 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 Patterson Elementary School compares
Patterson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holly Area School District, which includes Patterson Elementary School.
$13,327
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 50.9%
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 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
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Patterson Elementary School a good school?
Patterson Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan 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 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.
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