Patterson Elementary School

pes.pierce.k12.ga.us

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Patterson Elementary School is a public school located in Patterson, Georgia, serving as a key educational institution within the Pierce County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades. It operates with a focus on core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare its young learners for future educational success within the Pierce County system.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its official website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a structured and collaborative environment, Patterson Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated instruction and school-wide initiatives. As part of the broader Pierce County district, it adheres to regional educational goals, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in their early academic years.

476

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	31
Black	18
Two or More	22

White
405 (85.1 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.5 %)
Two or More
22 (4.6 %)
Black
18 (3.8 %)

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:	Pierce County
Phone:	(912)647-5373
Website:	http://pes.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
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 44

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 69