John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Summary:

John F. Pattie Senior Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Dumfries, Virginia, serving 924 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district.

This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 90% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution among White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, also demonstrates strong performance, with its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students ranking among the top 5-20% of Virginia elementary schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, John F. Pattie Senior Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 3.5% of Virginia elementary schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, such as Kyle R. Wilson Elementary, Mary Williams Elementary, and Dumfries Elementary, John F. Pattie Senior Elementary outperforms them on various academic measures. However, Ashland Elementary, located about 2.74 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools, and may be a useful comparison point for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 16125 Dumfries Road
       Dumfries, VA  22025


(703) 670-3173

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,171 Help


Students who attend John F. Pattie Senior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Graham Park Middle
High:    Forest Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  924

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.2%
African American:
26.9%
Hispanic:
26.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


 See top rated Virginia elementary schools

 Compare John F. Pattie Senior Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details John F. Pattie Senior Elementary ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.39. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details John F. Pattie Senior Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary is $6,171, which is the lowest among 64 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Pattie Senior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Pattie Senior Elementary 113th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See John F. Pattie Senior Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Military Connected students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary?

Rank History for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.69 146th 1062 86.3%
2006 78.55 136th 1071 87.3%
2007 55.65 511th 1083 52.8%
2008 60.12 442nd 1081 59.1%
2009 53.28 541st 1082 50.0%
2010 64.90 365th 1113 67.2%
2011 71.34 256th 1117 77.1%
2012 52.66 582nd 1117 47.9%
2013 56.14 501st 1120 55.3%
2014 61.76 423rd 1110 61.9%
2015 64.56 393rd 1100 64.3%
2016 52.44 585th 1096 46.6%
2017 59.97 462nd 1099 58.0%
2018 72.14 276th 1097 74.8%
2019 72.14 284th 1105 74.3%
2021 67.24 377th 1103 65.8%
2022 83.40 156th 1109 85.9%
2023 83.73 138th 1114 87.6%
2024 85.39 113th 1114 89.9%
See the entire list of Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.76 129th 245 47.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.92 3rd 300 99.0%
2024 95.33 3rd 306 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.72 35th 1036 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.01 162nd 1100 85.3%
2024 81.94 155th 1098 85.9%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.84 143rd 324 55.9%
2024 54.74 191st 355 46.2%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.53 22nd 182 87.9%
2024 80.64 14th 195 92.8%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.70 151st 1093 86.2%
2024 85.39 96th 1101 91.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.63 107th 230 53.5%
2024 63.33 103rd 238 56.7%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.48 29th 579 95.0%
2024 91.18 20th 588 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.15 87th 564 84.6%
2024 86.95 46th 580 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.89 68th 984 93.1%
2024 82.59 86th 979 91.2%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

John F. Pattie Senior Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Open Quote Pattie ES is an equally diverse school with a principal/teachers/admins that genuinely go above and beyond to care for the kids in that building. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 815 815
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 849 849
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 675 675
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 693 693
1993 569 73 10 16 3 n/a n/a 0 671
1994 579 76 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 528 65 16 14 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 528 65 16 14 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 523 81 16 22 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 511 116 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 482 137 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 530 154 32 37 5 n/a n/a -4 754
2001 603 163 37 33 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2002 408 159 36 64 0 n/a n/a 42 709
2003 408 159 36 64 0 n/a n/a 42 709
2004 374 142 42 72 0 n/a n/a 50 680
2005 341 141 40 58 3 n/a n/a 42 625
2006 308 136 33 79 1 n/a n/a 42 599
2007 295 155 48 96 2 n/a n/a 54 650
2008 310 172 44 104 2 n/a n/a 50 682
2009 293 159 31 108 2 n/a n/a 50 643
2010 283 160 33 99 2 n/a n/a 50 627
2011 265 146 28 120 0 2 60 0 621
2012 275 187 28 132 2 1 66 0 691
2013 299 200 25 141 3 1 53 0 722
2014 279 198 25 138 4 1 59 0 704
2015 268 198 26 166 3 1 55 0 717
2016 256 222 28 162 1 0 46 0 715
2017 227 230 28 151 1 0 58 0 695
2018 216 223 33 173 1 0 61 0 707
2019 216 251 53 203 4 0 57 0 784
2020 260 265 51 236 2 0 63 0 877
2021 217 252 67 201 0 0 64 0 801
2022 250 253 69 223 0 1 76 0 872
2023 270 249 92 241 0 1 71 0 924

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 John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 815 39.9 20.4 n/a
1990 849 42.6 19.9 n/a
1991 675 33.2 20.3 n/a
1992 693 33.8 20.5 n/a
1993 671 32.5 20.6 n/a
1994 683 35.2 n/a 8.1
1995 625 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 625 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 643 n/a 0.0 8.2
1998 670 n/a 0.0 5.8
1999 675 30.0 22.5 8.7
2000 754 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 838 42.3 19.8 6.4
2002 709 44.3 16.0 15.9
2003 709 44.3 16.0 15.9
2004 680 37.3 18.2 16.5
2005 625 37.3 16.8 14.1
2006 599 36.0 16.6 15.4
2007 650 46.3 14.0 19
2008 682 33.0 20.7 17.7
2009 643 36.0 17.9 22.9
2010 627 36.0 17.4 20.5
2011 621 32.0 19.4 21.9
2012 691 32.2 21.4 20.3
2013 722 34.8 20.7 19.8
2014 704 40.3 17.4 21.6
2015 717 39.0 18.3 24.1
2016 715 37.0 19.3 23.1
2017 695 39.3 17.6 23.7
2018 707 41.3 17.1 23.3
2019 784 45.0 17.4 41.7
2020 877 56.0 15.6 30.3
2021 801 55.3 14.4 n/a
2022 872 53.3 16.3 30.5
2023 924 70.0 13.2 47.2

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 John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 815 39.9 20.4 n/a
1990 849 42.6 19.9 n/a
1991 675 33.2 20.3 n/a
1992 693 33.8 20.5 n/a
1993 671 32.5 20.6 n/a
1994 683 35.2 n/a 8.1
1995 625 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 625 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 643 n/a 0.0 8.2
1998 670 n/a 0.0 5.8
1999 675 30.0 22.5 8.7
2000 754 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 838 42.3 19.8 6.4
2002 709 44.3 16.0 15.9
2003 709 44.3 16.0 15.9
2004 680 37.3 18.2 16.5
2005 625 37.3 16.8 14.1
2006 599 36.0 16.6 15.4
2007 650 46.3 14.0 19
2008 682 33.0 20.7 17.7
2009 643 36.0 17.9 22.9
2010 627 36.0 17.4 20.5
2011 621 32.0 19.4 21.9
2012 691 32.2 21.4 20.3
2013 722 34.8 20.7 19.8
2014 704 40.3 17.4 21.6
2015 717 39.0 18.3 24.1
2016 715 37.0 19.3 23.1
2017 695 39.3 17.6 23.7
2018 707 41.3 17.1 23.3
2019 784 45.0 17.4 41.7
2020 877 56.0 15.6 30.3
2021 801 55.3 14.4 n/a
2022 872 53.3 16.3 30.5
2023 924 70.0 13.2 47.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,768 (100.0%) $6,768
2020 $59 (1.0%) $5,675 (99.0%) $5,734
2021 $89 (1.4%) $6,082 (98.6%) $6,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Pattie Senior 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 284th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)9488.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)8183.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)9088.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)8089.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)8678.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)8678.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (John F. Pattie Senior Elementary)8587.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students784924
 17.9%
African American251249
 0.8%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian5392
 73.6%
Hispanic203241
 18.7%
Pacific Islander01
White216270
 25%
Two or More Races5771
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%47.2%
 5.5%


Schools Near John F. Pattie Senior Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Pattie Senior Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 924 students attended John F. Pattie Senior Elementary.

Students who attend John F. Pattie Senior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Graham Park Middle
High : Forest Park High

John F. Pattie Senior Elementary ranks 113th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at John F. Pattie Senior Elementary are 29% White, 27% African American, 26% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races.


Rate John F. Pattie Senior Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for John F. Pattie Senior Elementary!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 125 milliseconds.