ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY

5400 PINE AVE
ORANGE PARK, FL 32003

pes.oneclay.net

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, located at 5400 Pine Avenue in Orange Park, Florida, is a dedicated public institution serving the Clay County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong foundation for its young students, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that aligns with Florida’s state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Robert M. Paterson Elementary prioritizes community and parent involvement, recognizing these as vital components of a child’s educational journey. The school maintains an active web presence at http://pes.oneclay.net, where families can access resources, school calendars, and updates on school events. By providing a structured, nurturing atmosphere and utilizing technology to enhance communication, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to achieve their individual potential in a collaborative setting.

665

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	84
Black	36
Asian	31
Two or More	45

White
469 (70.5%)
Hispanic
84 (12.6%)
Two or More
45 (6.8%)
Black
36 (5.4%)
Asian
31 (4.7%)

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:	CLAY
Phone:	(904)336-2575
Website:	http://pes.oneclay.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 22

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	98
Grade 6	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	333	50.1%
Male	332	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)