Paterson Elementary School

Summary:

Paterson Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Paterson, Washington, serving 142 students. The school is part of the Paterson School District, which is ranked 5th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Paterson Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with an 80% proficiency rate in English Language Arts and 67.37% in Math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%. The school's performance is particularly impressive in Science, with an 87.88% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average of 49.73%. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.89% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Paterson Elementary ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. In comparison, Keene-Riverview Elementary in the Prosser School District has a lower percentage of low-income students and a higher student-to-teacher ratio, yet Paterson Elementary outperforms it academically.

Paterson Elementary's success can be attributed to its efficient resource allocation, with a high per-student expenditure of $17,666 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5, compared to the state averages of $13,705 and 17.1, respectively. This investment in resources and staffing has enabled the school to implement effective strategies and practices that support the academic achievement of its students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-8

 51409 W. Prior Rd.
       Paterson, WA  99345-0189


(509) 875-2601

District: Paterson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,666 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  142

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
35.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paterson Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paterson Elementary School ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Hispanic (35.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paterson Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paterson Elementary School is $17,666.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paterson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Elementary School 113th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Paterson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Elementary School 59th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Paterson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Paterson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson School District 5th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paterson Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.79 849th 1026 17.3%
2005 2.66 1021st 1031 1.0%
2006 21.62 894th 1051 14.9%
2007 28.34 827th 1069 22.6%
2008 48.44 586th 1067 45.1%
2009 38.27 723rd 1072 32.6%
2010 30.57 823rd 1088 24.4%
2011 32.04 816th 1092 25.3%
2012 40.10 714th 1097 34.9%
2013 57.00 493rd 1106 55.4%
2015 41.43 646th 1067 39.5%
2016 57.19 449th 1053 57.4%
2017 68.78 319th 1056 69.8%
2018 70.64 307th 1054 70.9%
2019 68.02 358th 1130 68.3%
2021 72.40 281st 1107 74.6%
2022 73.60 289th 1169 75.3%
2023 73.00 296th 1169 74.7%
2024 89.75 113th 1168 90.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.61 66th 979 93.3%
2021 94.91 17th 854 98.0%
2022 93.12 24th 1019 97.6%
2023 92.78 18th 1013 98.2%
2024 98.73 2nd 1024 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.86 320th 1113 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.14 277th 1031 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paterson Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.08 168th 421 60.1%
2006 32.41 332nd 449 26.1%
2007 46.71 253rd 463 45.4%
2008 54.74 202nd 466 56.7%
2009 54.36 209th 476 56.1%
2011 54.23 219th 492 55.5%
2012 37.43 335th 497 32.6%
2013 65.09 166th 498 66.7%
2015 81.72 63rd 445 85.8%
2016 71.15 108th 443 75.6%
2017 80.26 77th 435 82.3%
2019 74.43 111th 512 78.3%
2021 74.15 115th 529 78.3%
2022 81.57 87th 541 83.9%
2023 71.48 135th 539 75.0%
2024 87.89 59th 535 89.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.63 3rd 349 99.1%
2019 91.94 9th 448 98.0%
2021 94.91 7th 458 98.5%
2022 96.46 7th 475 98.5%
2023 88.68 19th 463 95.9%
2024 97.31 5th 455 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.14 68th 480 85.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Paterson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.86 5th 488 99.0%
2023 84.07 59th 488 87.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Paterson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 39 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1989 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1990 43 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1991 46 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 45 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 51 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1994 57 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1995 58 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1996 58 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1997 56 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1998 47 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1999 48 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2000 50 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 49 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2002 45 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 45 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 44 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 52 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 55 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2007 59 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 49 0 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 47 0 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 47 0 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2011 38 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 83
2012 57 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 108
2013 55 0 0 56 0 0 0 0 111
2014 58 0 0 51 0 1 0 0 110
2015 72 0 0 61 1 1 0 0 135
2016 69 0 0 64 1 1 0 0 135
2017 66 0 0 65 1 0 0 0 132
2018 60 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 123
2019 58 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 126
2020 62 1 0 54 0 0 0 0 117
2021 77 1 0 60 0 0 0 0 138
2022 87 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 142
2023 92 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 142

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 Paterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 42 3.0 14.0 0
1989 53 3.0 17.6 n/a
1990 47 3.0 15.6 0
1991 54 3.0 18.0 n/a
1992 59 3.0 19.6 n/a
1993 63 3.6 17.5 n/a
1994 69 3.6 19.2 n/a
1995 71 3.6 19.7 n/a
1996 71 3.6 19.7 n/a
1997 70 3.3 21.2 n/a
1998 71 3.5 20.3 n/a
1999 80 3.6 22.2 n/a
2000 85 3.6 23.6 n/a
2001 90 5.0 18.0 n/a
2002 97 5.3 18.3 96.9
2003 97 5.3 18.3 96.9
2004 97 7.0 13.9 0
2005 111 6.6 16.8 97.3
2006 111 6.5 17.1 0
2007 107 7.0 15.3 0
2008 98 6.9 14.2 68.4
2009 95 6.8 14.0 68.4
2010 102 8.0 12.6 71.6
2011 83 8.3 9.9 67.5
2012 108 6.5 16.5 97.2
2013 111 8.4 13.0 97.3
2014 110 n/a n/a 53.6
2015 135 8.0 16.8 96.3
2016 135 9.0 15.0 74.1
2017 132 7.4 17.7 90.2
2018 123 9.3 13.0 87.8
2019 126 9.0 13.9 68.3
2020 117 7.7 15.0 99.1
2021 138 9.9 13.9 100
2022 142 12.7 11.1 100
2023 142 12.2 11.5 97.9

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 Paterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 42 3.0 14.0 0
1989 53 3.0 17.6 n/a
1990 47 3.0 15.6 0
1991 54 3.0 18.0 n/a
1992 59 3.0 19.6 n/a
1993 63 3.6 17.5 n/a
1994 69 3.6 19.2 n/a
1995 71 3.6 19.7 n/a
1996 71 3.6 19.7 n/a
1997 70 3.3 21.2 n/a
1998 71 3.5 20.3 n/a
1999 80 3.6 22.2 n/a
2000 85 3.6 23.6 n/a
2001 90 5.0 18.0 n/a
2002 97 5.3 18.3 96.9
2003 97 5.3 18.3 96.9
2004 97 7.0 13.9 0
2005 111 6.6 16.8 97.3
2006 111 6.5 17.1 0
2007 107 7.0 15.3 0
2008 98 6.9 14.2 68.4
2009 95 6.8 14.0 68.4
2010 102 8.0 12.6 71.6
2011 83 8.3 9.9 67.5
2012 108 6.5 16.5 97.2
2013 111 8.4 13.0 97.3
2014 110 n/a n/a 53.6
2015 135 8.0 16.8 96.3
2016 135 9.0 15.0 74.1
2017 132 7.4 17.7 90.2
2018 123 9.3 13.0 87.8
2019 126 9.0 13.9 68.3
2020 117 7.7 15.0 99.1
2021 138 9.9 13.9 100
2022 142 12.7 11.1 100
2023 142 12.2 11.5 97.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Paterson Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201694.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.4%100.0%94.4%100.0%94.4%100.0%
201793.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.7%93.3%93.3%100.0%93.3%93.3%93.3%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201978.6%0.0%0.0%7.1%7.1%92.9%92.9%92.9%85.7%92.9%92.9%
2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202288.2%0.0%5.9%0.0%5.9%94.1%94.1%94.1%88.2%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%
2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Paterson Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.9%0.0%7.1%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%92.9%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.2%0.0%0.9%3.4%97.5%97.5%99.2%97.5%95.8%97.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paterson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,638 (9.3%) $15,976 (90.7%) $17,614
2020 $841 (7.6%) $10,229 (92.4%) $11,070
2021 $905 (5.9%) $14,415 (94.1%) $15,320
2022 $687 (3.9%) $16,979 (96.1%) $17,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paterson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.4%
Ranks 111th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 135th of 539 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)72.764.7
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Paterson School District)72.764.7
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5950.9
 8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)5075
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson School District)5078.6
 28.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)37.585.7
 48.2%
   4th Grade Math (Paterson School District)37.585.7
 48.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.947.2
 7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)90.978.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson School District)90.952.9
 38%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)72.742.9
 29.9%
   5th Grade Math (Paterson School District)72.752.9
 19.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Paterson Elementary School)90.957.1
 33.8%
   5th Grade Science (Paterson School District)90.952.9
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)66.760
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson School District)66.771.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)46.760
 13.3%
   6th Grade Math (Paterson School District)46.735.7
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)7580
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson School District)7572.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)5066.7
 16.7%
   7th Grade Math (Paterson School District)5044.4
 5.6%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)7062.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson School District)7079
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Paterson Elementary School)7035.3
 34.7%
   8th Grade Math (Paterson School District)7063.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Paterson Elementary School)8029.4
 50.6%
   8th Grade Science (Paterson School District)8063.2
 16.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paterson Elementary School)7266.7
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Paterson School District)7268.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Paterson Elementary School)5663.8
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Paterson School District)5657.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Paterson Elementary School)85.741.9
 43.8%
   All Grades Science (Paterson School District)85.758.3
 27.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students126142
 12.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6850
 26.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5892
 58.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%97.9%
 29.6%


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Yes. Paterson Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Paterson Elementary School.

Students at Paterson Elementary School are 65% White, 35% Hispanic.


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