R F PATTERSON EL

6621 KELLY ELLIOTT RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76001

www.kennedaleisd.net/Domain/478

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R.F. Patterson Elementary is a public school located in Arlington, Texas, serving students within the Kennedale Independent School District. As a primary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and fostering community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, often prioritizing small-class feel and strong communication between educators and families. Its location on Kelly Elliott Road serves the surrounding residential neighborhoods of Arlington, providing a stable hub for local families. For parents and community members, the school's online portal serves as a central resource for tracking academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives designed to support the overall mission of Kennedale ISD.

566

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R F PATTERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	161
Black	165
Asian	13
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	3

White
192 (33.9 %)
Black
165 (29.2 %)
Hispanic
161 (28.4 %)
Two or More
32 (5.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KENNEDALE ISD
Phone:	(817)563-8600
Website:	http://www.kennedaleisd.net/Domain/478
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 42

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 87