Excellent
#1 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Paterson Elementary School
Elementary School · Paterson School District · Paterson, WA
An elementary school in Paterson, WA where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51409 W. Prior Rd. PO Box 189, Paterson, WA 99345
- Math 66% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paterson Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paterson 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average274/100K
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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
$111,250
Median home value
$422,200
Median rent
$441/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Paterson School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paterson Elementary School is listed in Paterson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paterson Elementary School
Paterson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paterson, WA, part of Paterson School District, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paterson Elementary School
What grades does Paterson Elementary School serve?
Paterson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paterson Elementary School?
Paterson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paterson Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paterson Elementary School rank in WA?
Paterson Elementary School ranks #1 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Paterson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paterson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Paterson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paterson Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paterson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paterson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paterson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paterson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paterson Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Paterson 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (509) 875-2601
- Area population (ZIP 99345)
- 169
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 99345; 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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