R.F. Patterson Elementary, Arlington | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Worst school I’ve ever had my children enrolled in. When I enrolled my children, the process was so unorganized and i told the clerk that I was new to the district and needed all information….The first day of school is when I was notified that there were school uniforms! Never was I notified of this before!!! I moved to this area of Arlington to save $$ and worst mistake ever. There’s a 3rd grade teacher named MS MARTINEZ that refused to communicate with me about my daughter’s grades and behavior. She was the most unprofessional and unethical teacher I have ever seen. My daughter complained of her embarrassing her and other children in class when they would ask questions, and often argues with students…who does that??? I complained to the principle and later (when nothing happened) to the school district. No one saw her behavior as a big deal…barely got an apology. And the children on the school bus were the worst behaving kids I have ever seen. I never had to worry about my childrens’ safety on a school bus before!!! I had to plead with the supervisor, manager, and owner of Durham bus systems to have an aide on the bus. Needless to say I broke my lease (Addison Park Apartments off 287………that’s another story!) and moved away to a better area…and what a difference! It was soooo worth it!!! Life is great now!!!!

Too extra for an elementary school. Principle and vice principle have too much time on their hands. They have a home visit policy. So if they don’t believe that you live where you say you live they will come and want to see your child’s belongings and yours, without notification! MY PERSONAL LIFE AND LIVING ARRANGMENT should be NOBODYS business. My daughter went to kindergarten here and we did not have this problem. All of a sudden it is this year. Sibilings are not allowed to eat in the cafeteria, so outside is the option. If it’s raining in your car. They assign days you can come eat with your child. Teachers are amazing and the only office lady I ever liked was Liz. She’s absolutely a sweetheart. Other then that I’m thankful that my daughter has the opportunity to seek education elsewhere. WHERE SHES WANTED.

This is a good school. The office staff is great and they know ppl buy just seeing you. My son loves the teachers and yes every teacher is different but all good here at this school!! Yes they have higher expectations of the kids more than other public school but that is what is excected w a smaller school.(k-4)