- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Maria, CA
Patterson Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patterson Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062871004466
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patterson Road Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #23 of 24
- elementary schools in Santa Maria · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patterson Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Road Elementary ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA.
School address
District: Orcutt Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062871004466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Patterson Road Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062871004466 · Santa Maria, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 30.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students)
Patterson Road Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Patterson Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orcutt Academy
Orcutt Academy Charter
812 students
- Joe Nightingal
Joe Nightingale Elementary
695 students
- This school
Patterson Road Elementary
662 students
- Pine Grove Ele
Pine Grove Elementary
569 students
- Alice Shaw Ele
Alice Shaw Elementary
530 students
- Ralph Dunlap E
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
502 students
What this shows Patterson Road Elementary reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patterson Road Elementary compares
Patterson Road Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 28.4%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Patterson Road Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Orcutt Union Elementary reports $14,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patterson Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Academy Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Shaw Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patterson Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Maria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
Standard public school
1,177 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Alvin Elementary
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Rice (William) Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 24:1 students per teacher
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Patterson Road Elementary
How many students attend Patterson Road Elementary?
Patterson Road Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Maria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Road Elementary is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patterson Road Elementary?
36.9% of students at Patterson Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patterson Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patterson Road Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Santa Maria, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patterson Road Elementary?
Patterson Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Road Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Maria?
By Resource Investment Index, Patterson Road Elementary ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Maria on the city page.
What other schools are in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Besides Patterson Road Elementary, Orcutt Union Elementary also operates Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students), Joe Nightingale Elementary (695 students), and Pine Grove Elementary (569 students). See the Orcutt Union Elementary district page for the complete list.