Patterson Primary School serves 146 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patterson Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Patterson Primary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Patterson Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Patterson Primary School?
146 students attend Patterson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Patterson Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson Primary School?
Patterson Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Patterson Primary School offer ?
Patterson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Patterson Primary School part of?
Patterson Primary School is part of Blackhawk School District.
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