- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170414000099
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 399
- students enrolled
Patton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170414000099 · Arlington Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Middle School (1,024 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Patton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
1,024 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
812 students
- Olive-Mary Sti
Olive-Mary Stitt School
671 students
- Westgate Elem
Westgate Elem School
633 students
- Ivy Hill Elem
Ivy Hill Elem School
593 students
- This school 399
Patton Elem School
399 students
What this shows Patton Elem School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% 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
$18,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Patton Elem School.
$18,806
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 16.4:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 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 (~399 students)
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 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower 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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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