- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, SC
Mathews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mathews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450234000587
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathews Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathews Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mathews Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450234000587 · Greenwood, SC Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Mathews Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mathews Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 529
Mathews Elementary
529 students
What this shows Mathews Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathews Elementary compares
Mathews Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Mathews Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mathews Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathews Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Greenwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Merrywood Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Woodfields Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mathews Elementary
How many students attend Mathews Elementary?
Mathews Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% 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 Mathews Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mathews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mathews Elementary is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathews Elementary?
Mathews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mathews Elementary rank among schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Mathews Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.