Patterson Elementary School
Tel:
(480)497-3300
- Patterson Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Patterson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Patterson Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Patterson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Patterson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #212 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Patterson Elementary School is Gilbert High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gilbert High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Val Vista Lakes Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 541 students
0.7 miles
1030 N. Blue Grotto Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)926-6301 0.7 PK-6 541 - Gilbert Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 452 students
0.8 miles
601 North Key Biscayne
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 0.8 PK-6 452 - Gilbert Gilbert High School Grades: 8-12 | 2256 students
1.0 miles
1101 East Elliot Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 1.0 8-12 2256 - Gilbert Burk Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 407 students
1.1 miles
545 N. Burk St.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)926-3816 1.1 PK-6 407 - Gilbert Gilbert Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 444 students
1.1 miles
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 1.1 6-8 444
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