- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
Paul L Patterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul L Patterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301500
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul L Patterson Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Paul L Patterson Elementary School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410002301500 · Hillsboro, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 18.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
Paul L Patterson Elementary School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Paul L Patterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century High S
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- This school 351
Paul L Patterson Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Paul L Patterson Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul L Patterson Elementary School compares
Paul L Patterson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 6.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Paul L Patterson Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul L Patterson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul L Patterson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quatama Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Orenco Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 18:1 students per teacher
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
City View Charter School
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Imlay Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul L Patterson Elementary School
How many students attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul L Patterson Elementary School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul L Patterson Elementary School?
Paul L Patterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Paul L Patterson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Paul L Patterson Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.