RACHEL PATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rachel Patterson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Escambia County school district, located in Atmore, AL with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Rachel Patterson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rachel Patterson Elementary School, located at 1102 W. Craig Street in Atmore, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Escambia County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes building strong literacy and numeracy skills while providing a supportive environment designed to prepare students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Escambia County public school system, the school operates under the district's mission to provide quality educational opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Rachel Patterson Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and develop the foundational habits necessary for lifelong learning. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development and educational engagement in the Atmore area.

For more information, contact Rachel Patterson Elementary School at (251) 368-4860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1102 W Craig St
Atmore, AL 36502
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RACHEL PATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atmore, AL with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Escambia County
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RACHEL PATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.7%
White
15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.