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#97 of 240 schools in DC
Top 40% in state
Patterson ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4399 South Capitol Terr. SW, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 21% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patterson ES score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 31 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Patterson ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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
$48,146
Median home value
$391,400
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingenuity Prep PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Leckie Education CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Hendley ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| St Thomas More CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 179 | Compare → |
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.
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.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #56 of 116
- District spending per student
- $31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patterson ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patterson ES
Patterson ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patterson ES
What grades does Patterson ES serve?
Patterson ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Patterson ES?
Patterson ES has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson ES is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patterson ES rank in DC?
Patterson ES ranks #97 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Patterson ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Patterson ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patterson ES has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Patterson ES a charter school?
No, Patterson ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patterson ES a Title I school?
No, Patterson ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (202) 939-5280
- Area population (ZIP 20032)
- 38,828
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- 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 20032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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