- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, AR
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050459001248
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, AR.
School address
District: Conway School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050459001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 050459001248 · Conway, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 17.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway High West (2,350 students)
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conway High We
Conway High West
2,350 students
- Conway Junior
Conway Junior High School
1,568 students
- Carl Stuart Mi 752
Carl Stuart Middle School
752 students
- Ruth Doyle Int 547
Ruth Doyle Intermediate School
547 students
- Carolyn Lewis 514
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
514 students
- This school 417
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School
417 students
What this shows Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School compares
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conway School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High West | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Doyle Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School
How many students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, AR. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
62.7% of students at Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Conway, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Conway School District?
Besides Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School, Conway School District also operates Conway High West (2,350 students), Conway Junior High School (1,568 students), and Carl Stuart Middle School (752 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.