Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School's student population of 434 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
28%
20%
White
42%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School's ranking?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is ranked #561 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School often compared to?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vilonia Elementary School, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
434 students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School offer ?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School part of?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is part of Conway School District.
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