Enrollment
399
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Patton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Patton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170414000099
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patton Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 399
- students enrolled
Patton Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patton Elem School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170414000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patton Elem School
Patton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Arlington Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students): Patton Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16:1).
Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students) and South Middle School (812 students) alongside Patton Elem 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 Patton Elem School compares
Patton Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
Enrollment 399 Top 45% in Illinois - larger than 55% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170414000099
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 7.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Patton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Patton Elem School.
$17,811
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Patton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Patton Elem School
How many students attend Patton Elem School?
Patton Elem School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patton Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Patton Elem School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patton Elem School?
Patton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Patton Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Patton Elem School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington Heights on the city page.
Is Patton Elem School a good school?
Patton Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois 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 Arlington Heights Sd 25?
Besides Patton Elem School, Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students), South Middle School (812 students), and Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students). See the Arlington Heights Sd 25 district page for the complete list.