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PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
4399 South Capitol Terr. SW, Washington, DC 20032 · (202) 939-5280 · Part of District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington’s School Grade A− better than 76% of District of Columbia school districts
Students
238
Students per teacher
8:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Patterson ES
- Small classes: 8 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 24% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Washington kids: 24 middle schools
On the path
Where Washington kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–5Patterson ESYou are here
6–824 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
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4399 South Capitol Terr. SW, Washington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K46
Kindergarten35
Grade 125
Grade 238
Grade 336
Grade 431
Grade 527
Enrollment over time
313’20
278’21
273’22
253’23
238’24
Down 24% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 2%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Patterson ES from Washington families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.