Ida Patterson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Ida Patterson Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
6%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ida Patterson Elementary School?
143 students attend Ida Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ida Patterson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Patterson Elementary School?
Ida Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ida Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Ida Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ida Patterson Elementary School part of?
Ida Patterson Elementary School is part of Eugene School District 4j.

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