Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rachel Patterson Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rachel Patterson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Patterson Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
76%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Patterson Elementary School's ranking?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School is ranked #688 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rachel Patterson Elementary School often compared to?
Rachel Patterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
509 students attend Rachel Patterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rachel Patterson Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel Patterson Elementary School?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rachel Patterson Elementary School offer ?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Rachel Patterson Elementary School part of?
Rachel Patterson Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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