Patterson Elementary School

35521 Cabrillo Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 709 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Patterson Elementary School's student population of 709 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
709 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Patterson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Patterson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Patterson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Patterson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
69%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Patterson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Patterson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
Patterson Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliveira Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
709 students attend Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Patterson Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Patterson Elementary School part of?
Patterson Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Patterson Elementary School located?
Patterson Elementary School is located in the Centerville neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in Centerville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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