Patterson Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Patterson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patterson Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patterson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Patterson Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
98%
66%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
313 students attend Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Patterson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Patterson Elementary School part of?
Patterson Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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