School patrol demographics and statistics in the US
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School patrol gender statistics
51.7% of school patrols are women and 48.3% of school patrols are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
School patrol gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
School patrol gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,842
Female income
$36,081
School patrol gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school patrol positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of school patrols are female.
School patrol gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2011 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2012 | 31.55% | 68.45% |
| 2013 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2014 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2015 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2016 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2017 | 34.01% | 65.99% |
| 2018 | 47.33% | 52.67% |
| 2019 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2020 | 38.91% | 61.09% |
| 2021 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
School patrol related jobs gender ratio
We compared school patrols with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| School Patrol | 48% | 52% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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School patrol demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school patrols is White, which makes up 59.7% of all school patrols. Comparatively, 16.8% of school patrols are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of school patrols are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
School patrol race
| School patrol race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
School patrol race and ethnicity over time
See how school patrol racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School patrol race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.61% | 12.08% | 1.39% | 14.93% |
| 2011 | 62.62% | 16.43% | 1.33% | 15.01% |
| 2012 | 62.59% | 16.63% | 1.14% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 65.74% | 16.14% | 0.90% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 61.69% | 18.26% | 1.03% | 14.41% |
| 2015 | 63.83% | 17.81% | 1.53% | 14.65% |
| 2016 | 63.13% | 17.61% | 2.17% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 64.70% | 16.45% | 1.73% | 14.02% |
| 2018 | 63.69% | 15.53% | 2.71% | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 67.20% | 11.82% | 1.19% | 17.55% |
| 2020 | 60.63% | 15.64% | 2.70% | 16.69% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 14.92% | 2.41% | 16.82% |
School patrol wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown school patrols have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american school patrols have the lowest average salary at $35,463.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,244 |
| White | $35,824 |
| Black or African American | $35,463 |
| Asian | $35,979 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,705 |
Average school patrol age
See how the average age of school patrols varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School patrol age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 61.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5 | 42.5 |
School patrol age breakdown
The average age of school patrols is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the school patrol population.
School patrol age breakdown
| School Patrol Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
School patrol educational attainment
The most common degree for school patrols is bachelor's degree, with 45% of school patrols earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 30%
- Diploma, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
School patrols by degree level
| School patrol degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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School patrol employment statistics
Company size where school patrols work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school patrols work.
School patrol jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
School patrol jobs by company type
Employees with the school patrol job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school patrols prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
School patrol jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 25% |
School patrol turnover and employment statistics
School patrol unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school patrols between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School patrol unemployment rate by year
| Year | School patrol unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average school patrol tenure
The average school patrol stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 school patrols resumes in Zippia's database.
School patrol tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
School patrol LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school patrols that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | - |
| Receptionist/Security Officer | 6.29% | 127,899 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar school patrol jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Receptionist/Security Officer | 6.29% | 127,899 |
| Tipstaff | 7.17% | 137 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by school patrols
- Spanish, 100.0%
School patrol languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |