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Patterson Elementary School

Summary:

Patterson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Holly, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 437. The school is part of the Holly Area School District, which is ranked 267 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Patterson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.44%) compared to the state average, it has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.7% in 2018-2019 to 24.0% in 2022-2023. This is notably higher than the state average and the nearby Davisburg Elementary (23.0%) and Holly Elementary (19.5%). Academically, the school performs better than the district and state in 3rd grade English Language Arts, but lags behind in 5th grade Math and Social Studies.

Patterson Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Davisburg Elementary and Holly Academy, Patterson Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below in academic proficiency. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, indicating a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3231 Grange Hall Rd
       Holly, MI  48442-2028

(248) 328-3700

District: Holly Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,861 Help


Students who attend Patterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holly Middle School
High:    Holly High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Patterson Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Holly Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Patterson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Holly Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Holly Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School is 13.7. 2 elementary schools in the Holly Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patterson Elementary School is $14,861, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Holly Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patterson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson Elementary School 732nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Patterson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Holly Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holly Area School District 267th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patterson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.21 723rd 1545 53.2%
2007 62.89 654th 1565 58.2%
2008 53.02 975th 1577 38.2%
2009 51.86 1003rd 1589 36.9%
2010 52.15 1018th 1552 34.4%
2011 47.35 1051st 1552 32.3%
2012 53.88 759th 1566 51.5%
2013 51.80 802nd 1563 48.7%
2014 39.05 1031st 1533 32.7%
2015 46.97 885th 1580 44.0%
2016 59.88 605th 1548 60.9%
2017 62.26 467th 1466 68.1%
2018 77.85 309th 1448 78.7%
2019 74.30 306th 1408 78.3%
2021 38.92 690th 1153 40.2%
2022 38.15 792nd 1344 41.1%
2023 44.92 768th 1470 47.8%
2024 47.91 732nd 1486 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 111th 1397 92.1%
2019 81.84 99th 1134 91.3%
2021 45.67 398th 749 46.9%
2022 38.71 672nd 1099 38.9%
2023 39.88 804th 1350 40.4%
2024 46.29 692nd 1381 49.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.23 284th 1443 80.3%
2019 71.39 271st 1171 76.9%
2021 48.12 433rd 902 52.0%
2022 30.57 799th 1106 27.8%
2023 37.86 795th 1321 39.8%
2024 35.10 847th 1342 36.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.95 345th 1446 76.1%
2019 69.43 319th 1196 73.3%
2021 27.77 693rd 915 24.3%
2022 32.95 762nd 1139 33.1%
2023 40.80 771st 1334 42.2%
2024 50.41 628th 1347 53.4%
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Rank History for White students at Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 347th 1253 72.3%
2019 71.65 273rd 1128 75.8%
2021 33.76 688th 1005 31.5%
2022 29.10 804th 1102 27.0%
2023 28.91 878th 1198 26.7%
2024 35.95 785th 1204 34.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Patterson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 17 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1989 662 18 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 703
1990 652 21 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 722 19 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 729 17 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1993 763 10 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1994 662 11 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 696 20 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1996 696 20 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1997 716 19 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1998 569 20 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 597 15 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 514 17 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 485 15 4 17 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 445 22 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 445 22 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 459 19 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 425 19 0 22 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 433 18 0 20 1 n/a n/a 1 473
2007 450 20 3 20 4 n/a n/a 2 499
2008 410 20 2 26 7 n/a n/a 1 466
2009 411 14 4 24 9 n/a n/a 1 463
2010 408 14 7 24 10 n/a n/a 6 469
2011 407 7 7 28 6 0 3 0 458
2012 428 11 6 32 5 0 2 0 484
2013 412 12 6 39 5 0 10 0 484
2014 426 5 3 43 3 0 13 0 493
2015 355 4 1 31 0 0 15 0 406
2016 366 3 1 28 1 0 19 0 418
2017 362 4 1 21 2 0 22 0 412
2018 376 6 1 23 3 0 26 0 435
2019 380 5 1 27 3 0 29 0 445
2020 390 9 1 25 3 0 32 0 460
2021 367 9 5 23 2 0 30 0 436
2022 386 8 2 15 1 0 31 0 443
2023 369 10 0 29 1 0 28 0 437
2024 367 13 1 23 1 0 34 0 439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Patterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 n/a n/a n/a
1989 703 n/a n/a 8.1
1990 694 66.0 10.5 11
1991 765 n/a n/a n/a
1992 759 n/a n/a 16.1
1993 795 n/a 0.0 19.2
1994 695 30.7 22.6 14.8
1995 734 35.0 21.0 15.7
1996 734 35.0 21.0 15.7
1997 749 34.0 22.0 19
1998 603 31.0 19.5 17.7
1999 622 33.0 18.8 16.1
2000 544 32.9 16.5 23.5
2001 524 31.0 16.9 24.2
2002 487 30.4 16.0 27.9
2003 487 30.4 16.0 27.9
2004 496 28.2 17.6 31.3
2005 469 29.1 16.1 32.4
2006 473 28.1 16.8 32.4
2007 499 28.7 17.4 39.6
2008 466 28.4 16.4 43.9
2009 463 30.6 15.1 47
2010 469 29.5 15.9 58.3
2011 458 28.9 15.8 56.8
2012 484 29.5 16.4 55.6
2013 484 29.6 16.3 52.5
2014 493 29.5 16.7 58.2
2015 406 28.0 14.5 49.5
2016 418 28.0 14.9 50.5
2017 412 26.6 15.4 43
2018 435 29.8 14.5 53.1
2019 445 32.8 13.5 48.3
2020 460 32.1 14.3 51.7
2021 436 29.7 14.6 50.9
2022 443 30.6 14.4 54.2
2023 437 30.9 14.1 57
2024 439 32.0 13.7 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Patterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 n/a n/a n/a
1989 703 n/a n/a 8.1
1990 694 66.0 10.5 11
1991 765 n/a n/a n/a
1992 759 n/a n/a 16.1
1993 795 n/a 0.0 19.2
1994 695 30.7 22.6 14.8
1995 734 35.0 21.0 15.7
1996 734 35.0 21.0 15.7
1997 749 34.0 22.0 19
1998 603 31.0 19.5 17.7
1999 622 33.0 18.8 16.1
2000 544 32.9 16.5 23.5
2001 524 31.0 16.9 24.2
2002 487 30.4 16.0 27.9
2003 487 30.4 16.0 27.9
2004 496 28.2 17.6 31.3
2005 469 29.1 16.1 32.4
2006 473 28.1 16.8 32.4
2007 499 28.7 17.4 39.6
2008 466 28.4 16.4 43.9
2009 463 30.6 15.1 47
2010 469 29.5 15.9 58.3
2011 458 28.9 15.8 56.8
2012 484 29.5 16.4 55.6
2013 484 29.6 16.3 52.5
2014 493 29.5 16.7 58.2
2015 406 28.0 14.5 49.5
2016 418 28.0 14.9 50.5
2017 412 26.6 15.4 43
2018 435 29.8 14.5 53.1
2019 445 32.8 13.5 48.3
2020 460 32.1 14.3 51.7
2021 436 29.7 14.6 50.9
2022 443 30.6 14.4 54.2
2023 437 30.9 14.1 57
2024 439 32.0 13.7 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Patterson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,223 (10.5%) $10,374 (89.5%) $11,597
2020 $1,029 (9.5%) $9,828 (90.5%) $10,857
2021 $1,770 (15.3%) $9,761 (84.7%) $11,531
2022 $1,664 (12.9%) $11,198 (87.1%) $12,862
2023 $1,964 (13.2%) $12,897 (86.8%) $14,861

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patterson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 768th of 1470 Elementary schools
 30.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patterson Elementary School)69.238
 31.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holly Area School District)5946
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Patterson Elementary School)64.636.6
 28%
   3rd Grade Math (Holly Area School District)56.745.1
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patterson Elementary School)51.437.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Area School District)52.643
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Patterson Elementary School)38.935
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Holly Area School District)47.941.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patterson Elementary School)67.845.5
 22.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holly Area School District)61.846.7
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Patterson Elementary School)49.228.6
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Holly Area School District)45.432.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Patterson Elementary School)42.419.5
 22.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Holly Area School District)28.520.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students445437
 1.8%
African American510
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2729
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White380369
 2.9%
Two or More Races2928
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%57%
 8.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Patterson Elementary School

Students who attend Patterson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holly Middle School
High : Holly High School

Patterson Elementary School ranks 732nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Patterson Elementary School.

Students at Patterson Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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