- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kathleen, GA
Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Arthur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288002331
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Arthur Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kathleen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Arthur Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Arthur Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288002331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Matthew Arthur Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130288002331 · Kathleen, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 8.5:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Matthew Arthur Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Matthew Arthur Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 450
Matthew Arthur Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Matthew Arthur Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Arthur Elementary School compares
Matthew Arthur Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,044
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Matthew Arthur Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew Arthur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Arthur Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Arthur Elementary School
How many students attend Matthew Arthur Elementary School?
Matthew Arthur Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kathleen, GA. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Arthur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Arthur Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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 Matthew Arthur Elementary School?
20.3% of students at Matthew Arthur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Arthur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Arthur Elementary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Kathleen, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Arthur Elementary School?
Matthew Arthur Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Matthew Arthur Elementary School rank among public schools in Kathleen?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Arthur Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Matthew Arthur Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.