At a glance
Reported students
238
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Patterson ES: 238 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about Patterson ES
Patterson ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 238 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Patterson ES
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.37
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black97.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Savoy ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Plummer ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Burrville ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Ketcham ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Simon ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
231 reported students
Thomas ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
228 reported students
Public schools near Patterson ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leckie Education Campus Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–08 | 453 | 0.3 mi |
| Ingenuity Prep PCS Elementary · Charter · Ingenuity Prep PCS | PK–08 | 797 | 0.3 mi |
| Hendley ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 276 | 0.5 mi |
| Learn DC PCS Elementary · Charter · Learn DC PCS | PK–05 | 290 | 0.7 mi |
| Simon ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 231 | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Heights Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Patterson ES
What grades does Patterson ES serve?
Patterson ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Patterson ES?
Patterson ES reported 238 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Patterson ES?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 238 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Patterson ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Patterson ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Patterson ES in?
Patterson ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Patterson ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leckie Education Campus (0.3 mi), Ingenuity Prep PCS (0.3 mi), Hendley ES (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.