Patterson Primary School serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Attendance Zone: Patterson Primary School serves the southeast part of Beaver Falls, PA, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patterson Primary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Patterson Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Patterson Primary School often compared to?
Patterson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Brighton Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Patterson Primary School?
141 students attend Patterson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Patterson Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patterson Primary School?
Patterson Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Patterson Primary School offer ?
Patterson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patterson Primary School part of?
Patterson Primary School is part of Blackhawk School District.
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