JAMES PATTERSON EL

www.fortbendisd.com/jpe

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Patterson Elementary School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas, serving students as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the district, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and character development. It reflects the broader district’s commitment to providing high-quality education through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a campus within the Fort Bend ISD system, Patterson Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of the most highly regarded school districts in the region. The school typically focuses on building a strong community connection, encouraging parental involvement, and maintaining a diverse educational culture. Families looking for specific details regarding current enrollment, extracurricular programs, or campus initiatives can find updated information through the official Fort Bend ISD website.

782

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES PATTERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	159
Black	377
Asian	181
Two or More	30

Black
377 (48.2%)
Asian
181 (23.1%)
Hispanic
159 (20.3%)
White
35 (4.5%)
Two or More
30 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)327-4260
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/jpe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 72

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 138