Patterson Primary School

701 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Patterson Primary School serves 144 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Patterson Primary School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Patterson Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Patterson Primary School?
144 students attend Patterson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Patterson Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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