- Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (214 vs. 80).
- Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (329.5:1 vs. 245.5:1).
- Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (8 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (214 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (17 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (8 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Edward J. Patten Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (329.5:1 vs. 245.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
$41,930.18
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
$41,930.18
Local revenue share
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
8.9%
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
8.9%
State revenue share
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
75%
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
75%
Federal revenue share
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
16.1%
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
16.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
20.4%
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
20.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Middlesex County
$109,028
Middlesex County
$109,028
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
8.5%
Middlesex County
8.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
45.1%
Middlesex County
45.1%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
4.5%
Middlesex County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.