Rachel Patterson Elementary School

www.escambiak12.net

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

532

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rachel Patterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	8
Black	389
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
389 (73.1 %)
White
96 (18.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Escambia County
Phone:	(251)368-4860
Website:	http://www.escambiak12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 98