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#108 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 5% in state

Charlotte Patterson Elementary

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Gilbert, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7520 S ADORA BLVD, Gilbert, AZ 85298

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Charlotte Patterson Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Charlotte Patterson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$146,688

Median home value

$598,300

Median rent

$2,525/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6Charter · enrollment unverified4.5K–60.8 mi428Compare →
Navarrete ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–61.2 mi417Compare →
Riggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–61.8 mi837Compare →
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedomEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–62.0 mi626Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#16 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charlotte Patterson Elementary is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charlotte Patterson Elementary

Charlotte Patterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Charlotte Patterson Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Charlotte Patterson Elementary School is located in Chandler, Arizona, within the Chandler Unified School District 1. The school operates as a dual-campus institution, offering parents the choice between a classic curriculum and the Chandler Traditional Academy curriculum 1. It is noted for establishing the first dual-option programming in the area 1. Academically, the school has implemented the Arizona Career Literacy initiative to help students explore future career interests 1. In athletics, the 5th and 6th-grade girls' team won the overall Girls Team title at the annual CUSD Elementary Track Meet on March 2, 2026 1. Additionally, Patterson was the only CUSD team to qualify for the 2024-2025 First Lego League State Championships 1. The school maintains an active PTO and offers various after-school clubs and family events 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charlotte Patterson Elementary

What grades does Charlotte Patterson Elementary serve?

Charlotte Patterson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Charlotte Patterson Elementary?

Charlotte Patterson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Patterson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Patterson Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charlotte Patterson Elementary rank in AZ?

Charlotte Patterson Elementary ranks #108 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Charlotte Patterson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte Patterson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Charlotte Patterson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Patterson Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Charlotte Patterson Elementary a charter school?

No, Charlotte Patterson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charlotte Patterson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Charlotte Patterson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
800
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 85298)
43,536
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85298; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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