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John M. Patterson Elementary School

John M. Patterson Elementary School is a public primary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–4, rated C+, with 391 students and a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 26% in Math and 25% in English Language Arts.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
K–4
Enrollment
391
Students per teacher
13.9:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math26%
English Language Arts25%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black81%
Hispanic8%
Asian5%
Two or more races4%
White1%
Native American1%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
102%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-21.2%
Prior-year enrollment
496

Homes assigned to this school

4,948 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to John M. Patterson Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
7000 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Phone
(215) 400-8190
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003613
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About John M. Patterson Elementary School

How is John M. Patterson Elementary School rated?

John M. Patterson Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at John M. Patterson Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of John M. Patterson Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 26% in Math and 25% in English Language Arts.

What grades does John M. Patterson Elementary School serve?

John M. Patterson Elementary School serves grades K–4 as a primary school.

How many students attend John M. Patterson Elementary School?

391 students attend John M. Patterson Elementary School, down from 496 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to John M. Patterson Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,948 residential properties to John M. Patterson Elementary School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is John M. Patterson Elementary School in?

John M. Patterson Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.