- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mathews, VA
Mathews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mathews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510243001388
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathews Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mathews · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathews Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mathews, VA.
School address
District: Mathews County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510243001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mathews Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510243001388 · Mathews, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 9.7:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathews High (333 students)
Mathews Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mathews Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mathews High
Mathews High
333 students
- This school
Mathews Elementary
281 students
- Thomas Hunter
Thomas Hunter Middle
176 students
What this shows Mathews Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathews Elementary compares
Mathews Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$19,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Mathews Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathews County Public Schools reports $19,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Hunter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mathews Elementary
How many students attend Mathews Elementary?
Mathews Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mathews, VA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 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?
67.9% of students at Mathews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mathews Elementary is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Mathews, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathews Elementary?
Mathews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mathews Elementary rank among public schools in Mathews?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathews Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mathews, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mathews County Public Schools?
Besides Mathews Elementary, Mathews County Public Schools also operates Mathews High (333 students) and Thomas Hunter Middle (176 students). See the Mathews County Public Schools district page for the complete list.