- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Mattie Wells Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mattie Wells Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130315002503
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattie Wells Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattie Wells Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Wells Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mattie Wells Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130315002503 · Macon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.6:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Mattie Wells Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mattie Wells Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jones County H
Jones County High School
1,614 students
- Dames Ferry El 613
Dames Ferry Elementary School
613 students
- Gray Station M 609
Gray Station Middle School
609 students
- Turner Woods E 590
Turner Woods Elementary School
590 students
- This school 584
Mattie Wells Elementary School
584 students
- Gray Elementar 512
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Mattie Wells Elementary School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattie Wells Elementary School compares
Mattie Wells 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,846
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 44.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Mattie Wells Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones County reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mattie Wells Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattie Wells Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Macon
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Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattie Wells Elementary School
How many students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School?
Mattie Wells Elementary School has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie Wells Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattie Wells Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Mattie Wells Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Mattie Wells Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattie Wells Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mattie Wells Elementary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattie Wells Elementary School?
Mattie Wells Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mattie Wells Elementary School rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattie Wells Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jones County?
Besides Mattie Wells Elementary School, Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students), Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students), and Gray Station Middle School (609 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.