- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Mathews Elementary School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130387001447 · Midland, GA Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 17.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Mathews Elementary School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mathews Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school
Mathews Elementary School
702 students
What this shows Mathews Elementary School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathews Elementary School compares
Mathews Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,162
- 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.
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 (~702 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.