Patterson Elementary School

1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 41% 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: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Patterson Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Patterson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#235 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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60%
35%
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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
40%
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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Patterson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
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White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Patterson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #235 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
567 students attend Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Patterson Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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