Patterson Elementary

Summary:

Patterson Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 921 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 90%. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Patterson Elementary maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and science. However, the school performs better than the district average in mathematics. The school's strengths lie in its support for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform well compared to their peers. In contrast, the school struggles with female students and gifted and talented students. With over 95% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Patterson Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of resources and support to help its high-needs student population succeed.

When compared to nearby schools in the Pasadena Independent School District and Houston Independent School District, such as Matthys Elementary, South Shaver Elementary, and Park Place Elementary, Patterson Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in specific subject areas and student subgroups. The school's high spending per student, at $9,667 in 2020-2021, may be a reflection of its efforts to support its high-needs student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 5302 Allendale Rd
       Houston, TX  77017-6214


(713) 943-5750

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1794th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,667 Help


Students who attend Patterson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevenson Middle
High:    Chavez High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  877

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
African American:
5.1%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Patterson Elementary ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 49th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), African American (5.1%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary is 17.8. 146 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patterson Elementary is $9,667. 135 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patterson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson Elementary 1794th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Patterson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Patterson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.70 2981st 3465 14.0%
2005 25.46 3003rd 3475 13.6%
2006 29.65 2857th 3476 17.8%
2007 33.22 2945th 3724 20.9%
2008 50.90 2153rd 3768 42.9%
2009 51.93 2138th 3884 45.0%
2010 50.77 2301st 3937 41.6%
2011 52.12 2289th 4095 44.1%
2012 56.21 1916th 4206 54.4%
2013 60.72 1687th 4221 60.0%
2014 67.84 1318th 4260 69.1%
2015 54.97 2073rd 4320 52.0%
2016 53.95 2110th 4286 50.8%
2017 53.98 1759th 4329 59.4%
2018 55.89 1689th 4359 61.3%
2019 44.63 2378th 4479 46.9%
2021 36.35 2766th 4578 39.6%
2022 54.10 1922nd 4581 58.0%
2023 51.81 2074th 4647 55.4%
2024 56.13 1794th 4675 61.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.55 516th 3226 84.0%
2019 65.41 821st 3333 75.4%
2021 59.85 986th 3446 71.4%
2022 61.06 1044th 3487 70.1%
2023 61.90 1056th 3556 70.3%
2024 69.79 774th 3638 78.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.51 2480th 3558 30.3%
2019 34.95 2425th 3684 34.2%
2021 44.05 1764th 3799 53.6%
2022 46.04 1832nd 3952 53.6%
2023 48.32 1744th 4086 57.3%
2024 89.10 198th 4261 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.82 1215th 4264 71.5%
2019 55.65 1669th 4309 61.3%
2021 50.15 2020th 4451 54.6%
2022 65.93 1122nd 4477 74.9%
2023 66.04 1127th 4521 75.1%
2024 71.01 872nd 4560 80.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.30 1825th 4306 57.6%
2019 44.15 2408th 4348 44.6%
2021 36.34 2784th 4499 38.1%
2022 44.81 2482nd 4561 45.6%
2023 45.67 2441st 4588 46.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 2452nd 3106 21.1%
2019 34.93 2543rd 3184 20.1%
2021 35.70 2196th 3006 26.9%
2022 65.72 1072nd 2958 63.8%
2023 57.59 1594th 2980 46.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.15 979th 4240 76.9%
2019 57.27 1502nd 4295 65.0%
2021 65.18 951st 4331 78.0%
2022 69.70 858th 4461 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.43 1621st 4319 62.5%
2019 45.15 2312th 4357 46.9%
2021 37.45 2711th 4498 39.7%
2022 61.54 1511th 4563 66.9%
2023 55.82 1816th 4585 60.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.24 1256th 2483 49.4%
2019 39.03 1590th 2515 36.8%
2021 21.05 2215th 2444 9.4%
2022 64.08 636th 2421 73.7%
2023 42.48 1355th 2443 44.5%
2024 37.70 1577th 2421 34.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.79 1033rd 4168 75.2%
2019 53.42 1764th 4188 57.9%
2021 46.39 2162nd 4329 50.1%
2022 61.41 1371st 4376 68.7%
2023 60.23 1469th 4401 66.6%
2024 66.33 1123rd 4431 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Patterson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 65 8 294 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1989 179 94 8 361 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 193 93 9 344 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1991 192 61 8 385 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 187 65 10 383 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1993 192 63 12 417 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 183 61 8 409 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 172 49 28 475 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1996 172 49 28 475 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1997 184 29 28 511 1 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 170 35 34 555 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1999 150 37 39 588 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 138 43 40 612 1 n/a n/a 0 834
2001 121 43 37 667 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2002 80 34 26 691 1 n/a n/a 0 832
2003 80 34 26 691 1 n/a n/a 0 832
2004 62 51 24 714 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2005 60 45 15 712 0 n/a n/a 0 832
2006 51 49 11 708 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2007 37 33 5 725 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2008 32 28 5 776 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2009 31 34 6 778 1 n/a n/a 0 850
2010 19 26 5 758 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2011 21 28 5 765 3 0 2 0 824
2012 16 36 5 891 0 0 2 0 950
2013 25 38 4 896 0 0 3 0 966
2014 18 36 5 908 0 0 2 0 969
2015 22 56 3 893 0 0 3 0 977
2016 20 61 4 886 0 0 2 0 973
2017 17 61 2 851 1 0 2 0 934
2018 16 58 3 857 0 0 1 0 935
2019 13 58 3 858 0 0 1 0 933
2020 14 61 2 848 0 0 0 0 925
2021 12 54 7 801 0 0 1 0 875
2022 18 39 5 788 0 0 0 0 850
2023 18 49 5 847 0 0 2 0 921
2024 18 45 5 806 0 0 3 0 877

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 Patterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 44.0 14.1 n/a
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 639 34.0 18.7 n/a
1991 647 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 645 35.0 18.4 50.4
1993 684 38.0 18.0 38.2
1994 661 39.0 16.9 59.5
1995 725 43.0 16.9 60.8
1996 725 43.0 16.9 60.8
1997 753 42.0 17.9 59.1
1998 794 40.0 19.9 56.3
1999 815 43.0 19.0 69.7
2000 834 48.0 17.4 64.6
2001 869 45.0 19.3 68.6
2002 832 49.9 16.7 75.1
2003 832 49.9 16.7 75.1
2004 852 51.0 16.7 81.2
2005 832 49.5 16.8 80.8
2006 820 49.4 16.6 84.4
2007 801 49.0 16.3 67.8
2008 842 50.8 16.6 69.6
2009 850 50.0 17.0 70.2
2010 809 48.0 16.8 70.5
2011 824 43.3 19.0 61.4
2012 950 49.0 19.3 58.3
2013 966 50.0 19.3 87.7
2014 969 49.5 19.5 89.2
2015 977 50.0 19.5 89
2016 973 54.0 18.0 89.8
2017 934 52.9 17.6 90.3
2018 935 53.0 17.6 83.9
2019 933 52.4 17.7 90.1
2020 925 52.7 17.5 91
2021 875 52.8 16.5 93.4
2022 850 45.2 18.7 92.2
2023 921 49.0 18.7 95.4
2024 877 49.0 17.8 96.2

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 Patterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 44.0 14.1 n/a
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 639 34.0 18.7 n/a
1991 647 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 645 35.0 18.4 50.4
1993 684 38.0 18.0 38.2
1994 661 39.0 16.9 59.5
1995 725 43.0 16.9 60.8
1996 725 43.0 16.9 60.8
1997 753 42.0 17.9 59.1
1998 794 40.0 19.9 56.3
1999 815 43.0 19.0 69.7
2000 834 48.0 17.4 64.6
2001 869 45.0 19.3 68.6
2002 832 49.9 16.7 75.1
2003 832 49.9 16.7 75.1
2004 852 51.0 16.7 81.2
2005 832 49.5 16.8 80.8
2006 820 49.4 16.6 84.4
2007 801 49.0 16.3 67.8
2008 842 50.8 16.6 69.6
2009 850 50.0 17.0 70.2
2010 809 48.0 16.8 70.5
2011 824 43.3 19.0 61.4
2012 950 49.0 19.3 58.3
2013 966 50.0 19.3 87.7
2014 969 49.5 19.5 89.2
2015 977 50.0 19.5 89
2016 973 54.0 18.0 89.8
2017 934 52.9 17.6 90.3
2018 935 53.0 17.6 83.9
2019 933 52.4 17.7 90.1
2020 925 52.7 17.5 91
2021 875 52.8 16.5 93.4
2022 850 45.2 18.7 92.2
2023 921 49.0 18.7 95.4
2024 877 49.0 17.8 96.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Patterson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,395 (16.9%) $6,854 (83.1%) $8,249
2020 $1,390 (14.4%) $8,231 (85.6%) $9,621
2021 $1,046 (10.8%) $8,621 (89.2%) $9,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patterson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2378th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2074th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Patterson Elementary)3151
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patterson Elementary)3941
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Patterson Elementary)436
 37%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patterson Elementary)200
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Patterson Elementary)3639
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patterson Elementary)5049
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Patterson Elementary)4220
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patterson Elementary)6220
 42%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Patterson Elementary)4856
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patterson Elementary)7050
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Patterson Elementary)3132
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students933921
 1.3%
African American5849
 15.5%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic858847
 1.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1318
 38.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%95.4%
 5.3%


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Students at Patterson Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 877 students attended Patterson Elementary.

Students who attend Patterson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevenson Middle
High : Chavez High School

Patterson Elementary ranks 1794th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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