PATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Patterson ES is a public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Patterson ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Patterson Elementary School, located in the Ward 8 community of Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the South Capitol Terrace area, the school serves students in the surrounding neighborhood with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction. As part of the DCPS network, it follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the DCPS system, Patterson Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school acts as a community hub, often integrating district-wide resources and initiatives designed to address the unique needs of students in the area. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current programming are encouraged to visit the official DCPS website, where they can find detailed school profiles, mission statements, and contact information for the school leadership.

For more information, contact Patterson ES at (202) 939-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.