Enrollment
454
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, OH
Pattison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pattison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390455004579
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattison Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattison Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, OH.
School address
District: Milford Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455004579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattison Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattison Elementary School
Pattison Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Milford, Ohio, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Milford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowview Elementary School (577 students): Pattison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18:1).
Milford Exempted Village also operates Milford Sr High School (1,814 students) and Milford Junior High School (978 students) alongside Pattison Elementary 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 Pattison Elementary School compares
Pattison Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Pattison Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford Exempted Village, which includes Pattison Elementary School.
$12,384
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 21.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Pattison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd E Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowview Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Boyd E Smith Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Charles L Seipelt Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pattison Elementary School
How many students attend Pattison Elementary School?
Pattison Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattison Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pattison Elementary School?
10.1% of students at Pattison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pattison Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Milford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattison Elementary School?
Pattison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Pattison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattison Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Milford on the city page.
Is Pattison Elementary School a good school?
Pattison Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio 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 Milford Exempted Village?
Besides Pattison Elementary School, Milford Exempted Village also operates Milford Sr High School (1,814 students), Milford Junior High School (978 students), and Mccormick Elementary School (587 students). See the Milford Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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