JAMES PATTERSON EL

www.fortbendisd.com/jpe

771 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Patterson Elementary School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas, serving students as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the district, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and character development. It reflects the broader district’s commitment to providing high-quality education through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a campus within the Fort Bend ISD system, Patterson Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of the most highly regarded school districts in the region. The school typically focuses on building a strong community connection, encouraging parental involvement, and maintaining a diverse educational culture. Families looking for specific details regarding current enrollment, extracurricular programs, or campus initiatives can find updated information through the official Fort Bend ISD website.

771

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES PATTERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	177
Black	358
Asian	172
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
358 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
177 (23.0 %)
Asian
172 (22.3 %)
White
34 (4.4 %)
Two or More
26 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)327-4260
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/jpe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 10

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 147