- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver Falls, PA
Patterson Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420368806560
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Primary Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA.
School address
District: Blackhawk Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420368806560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Patterson Primary Sch held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 420368806560 · Beaver Falls, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 17.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackhawk Hs (763 students)
Patterson Primary Sch held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Patterson Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackhawk Hs
Blackhawk Hs
763 students
- Blackhawk Inte
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
708 students
- Highland Ms
Highland Ms
698 students
- This school 141
Patterson Primary Sch
141 students
What this shows Patterson Primary Sch reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson Primary Sch compares
Patterson Primary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Patterson Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Blackhawk Sd reports $15,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patterson Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver Falls
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Primary Sch
How many students attend Patterson Primary Sch?
Patterson Primary Sch has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver Falls, PA. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Primary Sch is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson Primary Sch?
34.9% of students at Patterson Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Patterson Primary Sch is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Primary Sch?
Patterson Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beaver Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackhawk Sd?
Besides Patterson Primary Sch, Blackhawk Sd also operates Blackhawk Hs (763 students), Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (708 students), and Highland Ms (698 students). See the Blackhawk Sd district page for the complete list.