Patterson Elementary

www.mpsaz.org/patterson

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Patterson Elementary School is a public school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving students within the Mesa Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Patterson Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and community involvement.

The school offers a range of programs designed to meet the varying needs of its students, from core academic instruction in literacy and mathematics to enrichment opportunities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. With a focus on strong teacher-student relationships and family partnerships, Patterson Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Interested families can find more detailed information regarding school events, faculty contact, and district policies on their official website.

742

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	268
Black	30
Asian	16
Two or More	25
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	5

White
384 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
268 (36.1 %)
Black
30 (4.0 %)
Two or More
25 (3.4 %)
Asian
16 (2.2 %)
American Indian
14 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-9700
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/patterson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 31

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 99