R F Patterson Elementary

Summary:

R F Patterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 566 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Kennedale Independent School District, which is ranked 505 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

R F Patterson Elementary has a diverse student population, with 33.92% White, 29.15% African American, 28.45% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, and 5.65% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.76% in 3rd grade Math to 54.65% in 5th grade Reading, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 53.96%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, ranging from 1,274 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 3,268 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 2,387 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy, which is 1.78 miles away, R F Patterson Elementary generally performs below the average, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite increased spending per student, from $9,432 in 2018-2019 to $11,378 in 2020-2021, the school's academic performance has not seen significant improvements.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 6621 Kelly Elliott Rd
       Arlington, TX  76001


(817) 563-8600

District: Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2387th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,378 Help


Students who attend R F Patterson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kennedale J H
High:    Kennedale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.6%
African American:
31.0%
Hispanic:
27.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details R F Patterson Elementary ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at R F Patterson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.6%), African American (31%), Hispanic (27.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R F Patterson Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R F Patterson Elementary is $11,378.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R F Patterson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks R F Patterson Elementary 2387th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See R F Patterson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kennedale Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedale Independent School District (Isd) 505th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R F Patterson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.64 2085th 3465 39.8%
2005 39.66 2498th 3475 28.1%
2006 45.10 2281st 3476 34.4%
2007 48.09 2297th 3724 38.3%
2008 37.81 2766th 3768 26.6%
2009 47.92 2349th 3884 39.5%
2010 68.55 1207th 3937 69.3%
2011 65.68 1450th 4095 64.6%
2012 59.31 1753rd 4206 58.3%
2013 63.62 1526th 4221 63.8%
2014 66.30 1401st 4260 67.1%
2015 51.37 2253rd 4320 47.8%
2016 49.97 2309th 4286 46.1%
2017 64.41 1274th 4329 70.6%
2018 60.32 1473rd 4359 66.2%
2019 49.77 2060th 4479 54.0%
2021 29.80 3180th 4578 30.5%
2022 45.10 2432nd 4581 46.9%
2023 32.09 3268th 4647 29.7%
2024 46.43 2387th 4675 48.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.33 1010th 1112 9.2%
2021 4.35 954th 961 0.7%
2024 9.33 1089th 1114 2.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.00 1065th 3226 67.0%
2019 66.45 780th 3333 76.6%
2021 18.37 3261st 3446 5.4%
2022 35.65 2457th 3487 29.5%
2023 37.50 2388th 3556 32.8%
2024 38.82 2271st 3638 37.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.80 964th 3558 72.9%
2019 24.56 3218th 3684 12.6%
2021 20.59 3530th 3799 7.1%
2022 25.32 3362nd 3952 14.9%
2023 21.57 3700th 4086 9.4%
2024 34.86 2902nd 4261 31.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 1873rd 4264 56.1%
2019 54.63 1727th 4309 59.9%
2021 26.67 3623rd 4451 18.6%
2022 47.31 2333rd 4477 47.9%
2023 37.46 3054th 4521 32.4%
2024 40.81 2819th 4560 38.2%
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Rank History for Female students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.40 1524th 4306 64.6%
2019 44.88 2361st 4348 45.7%
2021 31.05 3122nd 4499 30.6%
2022 41.86 2666th 4561 41.5%
2023 30.78 3352nd 4588 26.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 10th 3106 99.7%
2021 49.88 1763rd 3006 41.4%
2022 60.67 1375th 2958 53.5%
2023 42.01 2194th 2980 26.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.19 1439th 4240 66.1%
2019 58.58 1413th 4295 67.1%
2021 16.80 4186th 4331 3.3%
2022 40.39 2787th 4461 37.5%
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Rank History for Male students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.39 1515th 4319 64.9%
2019 54.26 1757th 4357 59.7%
2021 30.73 3132nd 4498 30.4%
2022 46.49 2353rd 4563 48.4%
2023 34.73 3098th 4585 32.4%
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Rank History for African American students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.71 751st 2483 69.8%
2019 54.68 956th 2515 62.0%
2021 29.37 1891st 2444 22.6%
2022 54.83 920th 2421 62.0%
2023 39.54 1471st 2443 39.8%
2024 38.90 1522nd 2421 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.67 752nd 4168 82.0%
2019 74.48 669th 4188 84.0%
2021 42.80 2392nd 4329 44.7%
2022 61.41 1370th 4376 68.7%
2023 29.17 3419th 4401 22.3%
2024 58.06 1566th 4431 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at R F Patterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 1355th 3127 56.7%
2019 30.08 2439th 3142 22.4%
2021 32.35 2250th 3082 27.0%
2022 29.39 2444th 3082 20.7%
2023 39.79 2020th 3106 35.0%
2024 40.95 1955th 3078 36.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for R F Patterson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 488 70 18 41 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1998 467 76 17 42 4 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 446 89 16 50 2 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 427 87 14 44 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 403 106 17 74 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 397 105 19 115 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 397 105 19 115 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 409 106 17 114 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2005 280 77 14 81 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 254 84 12 85 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 286 102 10 85 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 287 113 7 90 4 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 289 114 4 98 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2010 286 129 5 81 4 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 243 109 8 91 6 0 11 0 468
2012 212 96 5 89 6 0 17 0 425
2013 192 105 6 94 6 0 21 0 424
2014 199 118 7 91 3 4 24 0 446
2015 184 128 3 95 3 3 25 0 441
2016 203 123 7 100 2 3 22 0 460
2017 188 112 5 113 2 3 25 0 448
2018 180 118 7 121 1 3 21 0 451
2019 156 140 9 115 1 2 21 0 444
2020 164 133 9 133 0 2 21 0 462
2021 131 122 13 126 0 3 23 0 418
2022 147 127 10 105 0 4 25 0 418
2023 192 165 13 161 0 3 32 0 566
2024 142 131 7 116 1 1 24 0 422

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 R F Patterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 617 35.9 17.2 10.2
1998 606 42.1 14.4 7.9
1999 603 42.9 14.1 15.6
2000 573 43.9 13.1 20.6
2001 601 43.0 14.0 22.3
2002 639 41.0 15.6 20
2003 639 41.0 15.6 20
2004 649 42.0 15.5 23.6
2005 455 31.6 14.4 29
2006 438 32.0 13.7 26.9
2007 487 36.7 13.3 38.2
2008 501 36.6 13.7 38.3
2009 510 36.8 13.8 42.2
2010 505 35.0 14.4 43.8
2011 468 38.0 12.3 50.6
2012 425 26.9 15.7 45.2
2013 424 32.0 13.2 50
2014 446 33.1 13.4 54.3
2015 441 33.0 13.3 51
2016 460 33.0 13.9 47
2017 448 31.0 14.4 44.6
2018 451 33.0 13.6 50.6
2019 444 31.6 14.0 54.7
2020 462 32.7 14.1 56.1
2021 418 35.3 11.8 52.9
2022 418 31.5 13.2 47.6
2023 566 42.1 13.4 61
2024 422 34.7 12.1 60.7

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 R F Patterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 617 35.9 17.2 10.2
1998 606 42.1 14.4 7.9
1999 603 42.9 14.1 15.6
2000 573 43.9 13.1 20.6
2001 601 43.0 14.0 22.3
2002 639 41.0 15.6 20
2003 639 41.0 15.6 20
2004 649 42.0 15.5 23.6
2005 455 31.6 14.4 29
2006 438 32.0 13.7 26.9
2007 487 36.7 13.3 38.2
2008 501 36.6 13.7 38.3
2009 510 36.8 13.8 42.2
2010 505 35.0 14.4 43.8
2011 468 38.0 12.3 50.6
2012 425 26.9 15.7 45.2
2013 424 32.0 13.2 50
2014 446 33.1 13.4 54.3
2015 441 33.0 13.3 51
2016 460 33.0 13.9 47
2017 448 31.0 14.4 44.6
2018 451 33.0 13.6 50.6
2019 444 31.6 14.0 54.7
2020 462 32.7 14.1 56.1
2021 418 35.3 11.8 52.9
2022 418 31.5 13.2 47.6
2023 566 42.1 13.4 61
2024 422 34.7 12.1 60.7

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 R F Patterson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $978 (10.4%) $8,455 (89.6%) $9,432
2020 $1,119 (11.6%) $8,535 (88.4%) $9,654
2021 $1,119 (9.8%) $10,259 (90.2%) $11,378

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

Impact of COVID-19 on R F Patterson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2060th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3268th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (R F Patterson Elementary)4325
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kennedale Independent School District (Isd))5134
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R F Patterson Elementary)4629
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedale Independent School District (Isd))5731
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (R F Patterson Elementary)4152
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Kennedale Independent School District (Isd))4944
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (R F Patterson Elementary)3834
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedale Independent School District (Isd))5035
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444566
 27.5%
African American140165
 17.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic115161
 40%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White156192
 23.1%
Two or More Races2132
 52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%61%
 6.2%


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Students who attend R F Patterson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kennedale J H
High : Kennedale High School

R F Patterson Elementary ranks 2387th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended R F Patterson Elementary.

Students at R F Patterson Elementary are 34% White, 31% African American, 27% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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