Excellent
#51 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Robert M. Paterson Elementary
Elementary School · Clay · Orange Park, FL
A Clay elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5400 PINE AVE, Orange Park, FL 32003
- Math 92% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert M. Paterson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,046
Median home value
$387,400
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 1.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Johns Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Thunderbolt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Fleming Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Clay
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #1 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert M. Paterson Elementary is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert M. Paterson Elementary
Robert M. Paterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Orange Park, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 693 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert M. Paterson Elementary
What grades does Robert M. Paterson Elementary serve?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Paterson Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert M. Paterson Elementary rank in FL?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary ranks #51 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Robert M. Paterson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert M. Paterson Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert M. Paterson Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert M. Paterson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert M. Paterson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert M. Paterson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
31.6% of students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary 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
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (904) 336-2575
- Area population (ZIP 32003)
- 29,351
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32003; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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