Enrollment
374
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patterson Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patterson Junior High School
Patterson Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Patterson, Louisiana, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 374 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students) and Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students) alongside Patterson Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Patterson Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary Parish, which includes Patterson Junior High School.
$13,564
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Patterson on the city page.
Is Patterson Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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