Excellent
#297 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
Patterson Elementary School
Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Naperville, IL
An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3731 Lawrence Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patterson Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Patterson Elementary 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 Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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
$176,250
Median home value
$550,400
Median rent
$2,172/mo
College educated
73.1%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Julian Kendall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Covenant Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Wheatland Salem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| V Blanche Graham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 310 | 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.
Indian Prairie Cusd 204
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #4 of 32
- District spending per student
- $18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patterson Elementary School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patterson Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patterson Elementary School
What grades does Patterson Elementary School serve?
Patterson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patterson Elementary School rank in IL?
Patterson Elementary School ranks #297 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Patterson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Patterson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patterson Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Patterson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Patterson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patterson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Patterson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patterson Elementary School?
10.9% of students at Patterson Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (630) 428-6500
- Area population (ZIP 60564)
- 47,243
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60564; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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