James Patterson El
Richmond, TX · Fort Bend ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,237th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
18702 BEECHNUT ST, Richmond, TX 77407
(281)327-4260NCES ID 481965013336Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Patterson El 1,237th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 365 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 735 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2017, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.8% | 48.6% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 21.7% | 22.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 20.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 6.7% | 4.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $380K in zip 77407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James Patterson El in?
James Patterson El is part of the Fort Bend ISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is James Patterson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Patterson El 1,237th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Patterson El?
Black 49%, Asian 23%, Hispanic 20%, White 5% (735 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Patterson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77407 is $380K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.