Patterson Elementary School

patterson.gilbertschools.net/

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Patterson Elementary School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its efforts to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus at 1211 E. Guadalupe Road serves as a central hub for neighborhood learning, characterized by a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families. Patterson Elementary emphasizes a "community-first" approach, often utilizing local partnerships and parental involvement to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a safe, vibrant space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their individual potential within the Gilbert community.

518

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	132
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	44
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (58.9%)
Hispanic
132 (25.5%)
Two or More
44 (8.5%)
Black
15 (2.9%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
9 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)892-2803
Website:	http://patterson.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 84