Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JOE MATHIAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of Rogers, AR, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Mathias Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Mathias Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Mathias Elementary School's ranking?
Joe Mathias Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Joe Mathias Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Mathias Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Grace Hill Elementary School, Frank Tillery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Joe Mathias Elementary School?
478 students attend Joe Mathias Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Joe Mathias Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Mathias Elementary School?
Joe Mathias Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe Mathias Elementary School offer ?
Joe Mathias Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joe Mathias Elementary School part of?
Joe Mathias Elementary School is part of Rogers School District.
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