Enrollment
702
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, GA
Mathews Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mathews Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130387001447
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathews Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathews Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Midland, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mathews Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mathews Elementary School
Mathews Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Midland, Georgia, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Georgia average.
With 702 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 702 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Midland's public schools, it stands alongside Midland Academy (622 students): Mathews Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students) and Shaw High School (1,162 students) alongside Mathews 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 Mathews Elementary School compares
Mathews Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 71% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$12,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 38.7%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Mathews Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscogee County, which includes Mathews Elementary School.
$12,762
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 18.2%
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 Mathews Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathews Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Midland
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~702 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mathews Elementary School
How many students attend Mathews Elementary School?
Mathews Elementary School has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mathews Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Mathews Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathews Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mathews Elementary School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Midland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathews Elementary School?
Mathews Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mathews Elementary School rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Midland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Mathews Elementary School a good school?
Mathews Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia 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 Muscogee County?
Besides Mathews Elementary School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.
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