- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Leavenworth, KS
Patton Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Patton Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200633000049
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patton Jr High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fort Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Patton Jr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patton Jr High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fort Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Fort Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200633000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Patton Jr High held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200633000049 · Fort Leavenworth, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 12.5:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur Elem (424 students)
Patton Jr High held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Patton Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur Elem
Macarthur Elem
424 students
- Bradley Elem
Bradley Elem
412 students
- This school
Patton Jr High
389 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
317 students
What this shows Patton Jr High reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patton Jr High compares
Patton Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 93% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 8.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Patton Jr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Leavenworth reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patton Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patton Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fort Leavenworth
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patton Jr High
How many students attend Patton Jr High?
Patton Jr High has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Leavenworth, KS. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patton Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patton Jr High is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patton Jr High?
3.2% of students at Patton Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patton Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Patton Jr High is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patton Jr High?
Patton Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Patton Jr High rank among schools in Fort Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Patton Jr High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fort Leavenworth, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Leavenworth?
Besides Patton Jr High, Fort Leavenworth also operates Macarthur Elem (424 students), Bradley Elem (412 students), and Eisenhower Elem (317 students). See the Fort Leavenworth district page for the complete list.