ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CLAY school district, located in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 1,019 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 67 teachers, ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY 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.

ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY School, located at 5400 Pine Avenue in Orange Park, Florida, is a dedicated public institution serving the Clay County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong foundation for its young students, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that aligns with Florida’s state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY prioritizes community and parent involvement, recognizing these as vital components of a child’s educational journey. The school maintains an active web presence at http://pes.oneclay.net, where families can access resources, school calendars, and updates on school events. By providing a structured, nurturing atmosphere and utilizing technology to enhance communication, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to achieve their individual potential in a collaborative setting.

For more information, contact ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY at (904) 336-2575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5400 PINE AVE
ORANGE PARK, FL 32003-8106
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ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 1,019 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CLAY
Total Students:
1,019
Teachers:
67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 1,019 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
Black or African American
8.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.