What grades does R F PATTERSON EL serve?

R F PATTERSON EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the ARLINGTON area.

Where is R F PATTERSON EL located?

R F PATTERSON EL is a urban school in ARLINGTON, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R F PATTERSON EL?

The student-teacher ratio at R F PATTERSON EL is 12.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in ARLINGTON, TX?

Schools in ARLINGTON include R F PATTERSON EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the ARLINGTON area.

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R F PATTERSON EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|ARLINGTON, Texas|KENNEDALE ISD

ARLINGTON, TX 76001

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Aug

Mon

Staff DevelopmentStaff Day

Aug

Mon

Staff Development DayStaff Day

Aug

Fri

PLC/Teacher Work DayStaff Day

No Students

Aug

Fri

PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students)Staff Day

District Closed

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

1–5

Enrollment

422

Student:Teacher

12.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

KENNEDALE ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

60.7%

Phone

(817)563-8600

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

35 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1

Better than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

418

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

31.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,029

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,205

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,138

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 24%Local 64%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,142

-3.8% 1yr+26.1% 5yr

Dallas, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

16.9%

Uninsured residents

13.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

417

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

392

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

93%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

163 (42%)

Autism

49 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

49 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

48 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

39 (10%)

Other Health Impairment

39 (10%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

331

Current enrollment

Declining(-28% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Staff Development

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Staff Development Day

Staff Day

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

PLC/Teacher Work Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Staff Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Staff Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Last Day of 1st Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Last Day of 1st Semester	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day No Students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	First Day of 2nd Semester	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Staff Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Bad Weather Makeup Day	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	District Closed Bad Weather Makeup Day	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Staff Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Bad Weather Makeup Day	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	District Closed Bad Weather Makeup Day	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Last Day of 3rd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Holiday	Holiday	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	State Testing Days	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	State Testing Days	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	District Closed	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day (No Students) District Closed	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	PLC/Teacher Work Day No Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Staff Flex Day	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Staff Flex Day	Event	—