J Leslie Patton Intermediate School serves 112 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
112 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
47%
53%

Black
51%
13%

White
1%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J Leslie Patton Intermediate School?
112 students attend J Leslie Patton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of J Leslie Patton Intermediate School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Leslie Patton Intermediate School?
J Leslie Patton Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Leslie Patton Intermediate School offer ?
J Leslie Patton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is J Leslie Patton Intermediate School part of?
J Leslie Patton Intermediate School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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