- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
R F Patterson El
Federal NCES profile for R F Patterson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482550007445
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R F Patterson El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R F Patterson El has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R F Patterson El ranks #9 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Kennedale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482550007445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-144 students YoY
R F Patterson El shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-144 students YoY 482550007445 · Arlington, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 7.9:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedale H S (943 students)
R F Patterson El shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R F Patterson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennedale H S
Kennedale H S
943 students
- Kennedale J H
Kennedale J H
624 students
- James F Delane
James F Delaney El
426 students
- This school 331
R F Patterson El
331 students
- Tarrant Co J J 1
Tarrant Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows R F Patterson El reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How R F Patterson El compares
R F Patterson El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, R F Patterson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennedale Isd reports $13,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R F Patterson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedale H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedale J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James F Delaney El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarrant Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to R F Patterson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about R F Patterson El
How many students attend R F Patterson El?
R F Patterson El has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 144.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R F Patterson El?
The student-teacher ratio at R F Patterson El is 7.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R F Patterson El?
54.8% of students at R F Patterson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R F Patterson El?
The largest demographic group at R F Patterson El is White at 31.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R F Patterson El?
R F Patterson El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R F Patterson El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, R F Patterson El ranks #9 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennedale Isd?
Besides R F Patterson El, Kennedale Isd also operates Kennedale H S (943 students), Kennedale J H (624 students), and James F Delaney El (426 students). See the Kennedale Isd district page for the complete list.