Enrollment
175
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tecumseh, MI
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Intermediate Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263372008842
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Intermediate Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372008842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patterson Intermediate Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Tecumseh, Michigan, enrolling 175 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tecumseh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tecumseh Middle School (900 students): Patterson Intermediate Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 20:1).
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students) and Tecumseh High School (736 students) alongside Patterson Intermediate Learning Center.
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 Intermediate Learning Center compares
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Patterson Intermediate Learning Center.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Intermediate Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrick Park Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson Intermediate Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tecumseh
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~175 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
How many students attend Patterson Intermediate Learning Center?
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 Intermediate Learning Center?
38.9% of students at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Intermediate Learning Center?
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Intermediate Learning Center rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Intermediate Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Patterson Intermediate Learning Center a good school?
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Patterson Intermediate Learning Center, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students), Tecumseh High School (736 students), and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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