Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Summary:

Paul L Patterson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, Oregon, serving 404 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Hillsboro School District 1J, which is ranked 56 out of 140 districts in the state.

Paul L Patterson Elementary consistently ranks among the top 75-115 elementary schools in Oregon, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 37.2%. The school also performs exceptionally well for student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-85 for Hispanic students and the top 25-84 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, W L Henry Elementary, Free Orchards Elementary, and Lincoln Street Elementary all significantly trail Paul L Patterson in academic performance. The only nearby school that comes close is Jackson Elementary, another high-performing school in the Hillsboro School District 1J.


Detail:

Public K-6

 261 NE Lenox St
       Hillsboro, OR  97124-4325


(503) 844-1380

District: Hillsboro School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,195 Help


Students who attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Evergreen Junior High School
High:    Glencoe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
21.9%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Compare Details Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (21.9%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul L Patterson Elementary School is 19.7. 26 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul L Patterson Elementary School is $18,195. 23 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul L Patterson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul L Patterson Elementary School 74th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Paul L Patterson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hillsboro School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro School District 1J 56th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.90 252nd 586 57.0%
2005 41.72 422nd 629 32.9%
2006 67.40 194th 636 69.5%
2007 61.74 230th 652 64.7%
2008 51.62 345th 655 47.3%
2009 61.88 253rd 665 62.0%
2010 62.35 261st 674 61.3%
2011 65.79 217th 695 68.8%
2012 74.93 150th 730 79.5%
2013 78.72 119th 707 83.2%
2014 76.40 137th 695 80.3%
2015 81.39 104th 706 85.3%
2016 86.54 65th 697 90.7%
2017 89.17 55th 701 92.2%
2018 84.30 85th 709 88.0%
2019 80.96 115th 705 83.7%
2022 85.00 75th 706 89.4%
2023 83.34 94th 706 86.7%
2024 87.26 74th 710 89.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.71 57th 212 73.1%
2019 57.65 24th 61 60.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 203rd 481 57.8%
2019 67.06 59th 303 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.93 227th 640 64.5%
2019 56.63 204th 597 65.8%
2022 85.42 72nd 703 89.8%
2023 80.11 64th 595 89.2%
2024 85.66 25th 523 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.48 109th 681 84.0%
2019 81.75 93rd 621 85.0%
2022 83.54 81st 646 87.5%
2023 85.32 73rd 652 88.8%
2024 89.58 47th 658 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.50 71st 680 89.6%
2019 78.93 113th 623 81.9%
2022 81.84 85th 654 87.0%
2023 78.24 113th 665 83.0%
2024 79.37 107th 662 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.47 98th 475 79.4%
2019 59.82 111th 364 69.5%
2022 82.85 25th 339 92.6%
2023 86.80 20th 360 94.4%
2024 89.36 19th 365 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.41 57th 683 91.7%
2019 86.25 70th 662 89.4%
2022 85.70 64th 666 90.4%
2023 81.52 89th 656 86.4%
2024 84.34 84th 670 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Open Quote My son loves the school. Teachers are excellent and students all get along and have fun. This is why we moved to this area. Keep up the safety lockdown drills we live in a crazy world need to do more to keep kids safe.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 420 9 12 92 7 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 466 9 10 86 3 n/a n/a 27 601
2003 466 9 10 86 3 n/a n/a 27 601
2004 475 12 12 100 4 n/a n/a 46 649
2005 441 6 16 126 4 n/a n/a 49 642
2006 443 13 24 152 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 463 15 39 181 4 n/a n/a 32 734
2008 423 11 46 194 4 n/a n/a 61 739
2009 356 7 29 82 1 n/a n/a 35 510
2010 371 9 36 109 2 n/a n/a 15 542
2011 375 9 29 105 6 2 16 0 542
2012 376 5 29 93 2 1 19 0 525
2013 350 4 24 89 2 1 20 0 490
2014 321 6 20 95 2 2 29 0 475
2015 330 4 19 89 0 2 31 0 475
2016 324 3 16 81 0 2 35 0 461
2017 317 3 14 79 0 1 37 0 451
2018 302 4 16 94 2 1 44 0 463
2019 287 8 12 94 3 1 53 0 458
2020 290 10 18 87 3 1 46 0 455
2021 219 9 19 85 1 1 42 0 376
2022 230 13 19 78 3 3 44 0 390
2023 235 11 20 87 2 4 44 1 404
2024 219 10 23 84 3 3 40 1 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 540 25.0 21.6 23
2002 601 27.1 22.2 23.2
2003 601 27.1 22.2 23.2
2004 649 24.3 26.7 30.2
2005 642 26.5 24.2 33.2
2006 636 28.0 22.7 30
2007 734 33.2 22.1 29.5
2008 739 33.5 22.1 33.9
2009 510 22.2 23.0 22.5
2010 542 23.2 23.3 28.8
2011 542 24.1 22.4 29.5
2012 525 21.9 23.9 27
2013 490 19.9 24.5 21.6
2014 475 17.4 27.2 28.2
2015 475 18.0 26.3 25.3
2016 461 20.0 23.0 23.9
2017 451 19.6 22.9 23.3
2018 463 21.4 21.6 22.7
2019 458 21.4 21.4 20.1
2020 455 19.7 23.0 22.6
2021 376 18.0 20.8 n/a
2022 390 20.1 19.4 n/a
2023 404 19.4 20.8 29.5
2024 383 19.4 19.7 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 540 25.0 21.6 23
2002 601 27.1 22.2 23.2
2003 601 27.1 22.2 23.2
2004 649 24.3 26.7 30.2
2005 642 26.5 24.2 33.2
2006 636 28.0 22.7 30
2007 734 33.2 22.1 29.5
2008 739 33.5 22.1 33.9
2009 510 22.2 23.0 22.5
2010 542 23.2 23.3 28.8
2011 542 24.1 22.4 29.5
2012 525 21.9 23.9 27
2013 490 19.9 24.5 21.6
2014 475 17.4 27.2 28.2
2015 475 18.0 26.3 25.3
2016 461 20.0 23.0 23.9
2017 451 19.6 22.9 23.3
2018 463 21.4 21.6 22.7
2019 458 21.4 21.4 20.1
2020 455 19.7 23.0 22.6
2021 376 18.0 20.8 n/a
2022 390 20.1 19.4 n/a
2023 404 19.4 20.8 29.5
2024 383 19.4 19.7 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,210
2020 n/a n/a $13,445
2021 n/a n/a $14,625
2022 $781 (4.8%) $15,594 (95.2%) $16,374
2023 $1,026 (5.6%) $17,169 (94.4%) $18,195

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul L Patterson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 706 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)71.272.5
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)43.535.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)56.966.7
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)44.639
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)66.755.8
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)47.638
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)66.761.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4135.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)68.169.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)50.242.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)5857.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)37.329.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)45.641.4
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsboro School District 1J)33.927.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)67.954.8
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)55.147.1
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul L Patterson Elementary School)43.637.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4032.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458404
 11.8%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1220
 66.7%
Hispanic9487
 7.4%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White287235
 18.1%
Two or More Races5344
 17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%29.5%
 9.4%


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Students who attend Paul L Patterson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Evergreen Junior High School
High : Glencoe High School

Students at Paul L Patterson Elementary School are 57% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% African American.

Paul L Patterson Elementary School ranks 74th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Paul L Patterson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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