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#829 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
Patterson International School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Lakewood, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1263 SOUTH DUDLEY STREET, Lakewood, CO 80232
- Math 34% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patterson International School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patterson International School 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 Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$87,799
Median home value
$487,100
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Belmar School of Integrated ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Green Gables Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #81 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patterson International School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patterson International School
Patterson International School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patterson International School
What grades does Patterson International School serve?
Patterson International School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Patterson International School?
Patterson International School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson International School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patterson International School rank in CO?
Patterson International School ranks #829 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Patterson International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Patterson International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Patterson International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patterson International School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Patterson International School a charter school?
No, Patterson International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patterson International School a Title I school?
No, Patterson International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patterson International School?
57.2% of students at Patterson International School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (303) 982-8470
- Area population (ZIP 80232)
- 22,398
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80232; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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