Serving 331 students in grades 2-5, R F Patterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R F Patterson Elementary serves the eastern part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
R F Patterson Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
R F Patterson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R F Patterson Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5035 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R F Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
R F Patterson Elementary School is ranked #5035 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R F Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
R F Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James F Delaney Elementary School, Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus, Iltexas Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend R F Patterson Elementary School?
331 students attend R F Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of R F Patterson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R F Patterson Elementary School?
R F Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R F Patterson Elementary School offer ?
R F Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is R F Patterson Elementary School part of?
R F Patterson Elementary School is part of Kennedale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is R F Patterson Elementary School located?
R F Patterson Elementary School is located in the Southwest Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Arlington.
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