- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Matthews Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matthews Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050002600251
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthews Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthews Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthews Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Pine Bluff School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002600251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Matthews Elementary School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 050002600251 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Bluff High School (688 students)
Matthews Elementary School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Matthews Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Bluff Hig
Pine Bluff High School
688 students
- Jack Robey Jr.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
594 students
- Thirty-Fourth
Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch.
399 students
- This school
Matthews Elementary School
367 students
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
345 students
- Broadmoor Elem
Broadmoor Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Matthews Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthews Elementary School compares
Matthews Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$17,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.6%
White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Matthews Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Bluff School District reports $17,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthews Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Robey Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthews Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthews Elementary School
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Matthews Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Matthews Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthews Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matthews Elementary School is African American at 91.6% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Matthews Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthews Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Bluff School District?
Besides Matthews Elementary School, Pine Bluff School District also operates Pine Bluff High School (688 students), Jack Robey Jr. High School (594 students), and Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. (399 students). See the Pine Bluff School District district page for the complete list.