Enrollment
102
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Matamoras, OH
Matamoras Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matamoras Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390504903965
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matamoras Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Matamoras · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Matamoras Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matamoras Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Matamoras, OH.
School address
District: Frontier Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390504903965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+134% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matamoras Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matamoras Elementary School
Matamoras Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in New Matamoras, Ohio, enrolling 102 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.0% of students qualify for free meals, 134% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Ohio schools, with 102 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Frontier Local also operates Frontier High/Middle School (218 students) and Newport Elementary School (217 students) alongside Matamoras Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Matamoras Elementary School compares
Matamoras Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 134% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 99.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Matamoras Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frontier Local, which includes Matamoras Elementary School.
$15,641
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Matamoras Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier High/Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Local Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Matamoras Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~102 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Matamoras Elementary School
How many students attend Matamoras Elementary School?
Matamoras Elementary School has 102 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Matamoras, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matamoras Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matamoras Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Matamoras Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Matamoras Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matamoras Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matamoras Elementary School is White at 99.0% of enrollment, in New Matamoras, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matamoras Elementary School?
Matamoras Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Matamoras Elementary School rank among public schools in New Matamoras?
By Resource Investment Index, Matamoras Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Matamoras, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Matamoras on the city page.
Is Matamoras Elementary School a good school?
Matamoras Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frontier Local?
Besides Matamoras Elementary School, Frontier Local also operates Frontier High/Middle School (218 students), Newport Elementary School (217 students), and Frontier Local Virtual School (3 students). See the Frontier Local district page for the complete list.
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