- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atmore, AL
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rachel Patterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010135001661
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rachel Patterson Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Atmore · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Rachel Patterson Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010135001661 · Atmore, AL Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 22.1:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
Rachel Patterson Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rachel Patterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- This school
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- W S Neal Middl
W S Neal Middle School
386 students
What this shows Rachel Patterson Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rachel Patterson Elementary School compares
Rachel Patterson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 75.4%
White 15.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Rachel Patterson Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rachel Patterson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rachel Patterson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rachel Patterson Elementary School
How many students attend Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atmore, AL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Patterson Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rachel Patterson Elementary School is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Atmore, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Rachel Patterson Elementary School rank among public schools in Atmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Escambia County?
Besides Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), W S Neal Elementary School (500 students), and Escambia County High School (390 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.