- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Joe Mathias Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joe Mathias Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051197000117
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Mathias Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Mathias Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Joe Mathias Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 051197000117 · Rogers, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.7:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Joe Mathias Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Joe Mathias Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- This school 478
Joe Mathias Elementary School
478 students
What this shows Joe Mathias Elementary School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Mathias Elementary School compares
Joe Mathias Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 23.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Joe Mathias Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Mathias Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Mathias Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Mathias Elementary School
How many students attend Joe Mathias Elementary School?
Joe Mathias Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Mathias Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Mathias Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Mathias Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Mathias Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joe Mathias Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Mathias Elementary School?
Joe Mathias Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Joe Mathias Elementary School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Joe Mathias Elementary School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.