- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patterson, LA
Patterson Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220162001255
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Patterson, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Patterson Junior High School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220162001255 · Patterson, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 18.7:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
Patterson Junior High School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Patterson Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school
Patterson Junior High School
374 students
What this shows Patterson Junior High School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson Junior High School compares
Patterson Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.6%
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Patterson Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patterson Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Junior High School
How many students attend Patterson Junior High School?
Patterson Junior High School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patterson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Junior High School is 18.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson Junior High School?
70.1% of students at Patterson Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Patterson Junior High School is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Patterson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Junior High School?
Patterson Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Patterson Junior High School rank among public schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Patterson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides Patterson Junior High School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.