Enrollment
333
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redmond, OR
Vern Patrick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vern Patrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411035000942
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vern Patrick Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vern Patrick Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vern Patrick Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Redmond, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vern Patrick Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vern Patrick Elementary School
Vern Patrick Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Redmond, Oregon, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redmond Sd 2j spends $12,917 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Redmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sage Elementary School (493 students): Vern Patrick Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.3:1).
Redmond Sd 2j also operates Redmond Proficiency Academy (906 students) and Redmond High School (896 students) alongside Vern Patrick Elementary 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 Vern Patrick Elementary School compares
Vern Patrick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Vern Patrick Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redmond Sd 2j, which includes Vern Patrick Elementary School.
$12,917
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 12.2%
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 Vern Patrick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond Proficiency Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elton Gregory Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obsidian Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vern Patrick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Redmond
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sage Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Tom Mccall Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
John Tuck Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hugh Hartman Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
M a Lynch Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vern Patrick Elementary School
How many students attend Vern Patrick Elementary School?
Vern Patrick Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redmond, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vern Patrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vern Patrick Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Vern Patrick Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Vern Patrick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vern Patrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vern Patrick Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Redmond, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vern Patrick Elementary School?
Vern Patrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vern Patrick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Vern Patrick Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Redmond, 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 Redmond on the city page.
Is Vern Patrick Elementary School a good school?
Vern Patrick Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon 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 Redmond Sd 2j?
Besides Vern Patrick Elementary School, Redmond Sd 2j also operates Redmond Proficiency Academy (906 students), Redmond High School (896 students), and Ridgeview High School (844 students). See the Redmond Sd 2j district page for the complete list.
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