Serving 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patterson Elementary School's student population of 742 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patterson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patterson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
Patterson Elementary School is ranked #738 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
742 students attend Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Patterson Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Patterson Elementary School part of?
Patterson Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Patterson Elementary School located?
Patterson Elementary School is located in the Hacienda II neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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