Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mathews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE-JACKSON ELEM's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mathews, VA, covering approximately 252 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mathews Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mathews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mathews Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathews Elementary School's ranking?
Mathews Elementary School is ranked #979 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mathews Elementary School often compared to?
Mathews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mathews High School, Thomas Hunter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mathews Elementary School?
281 students attend Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mathews Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mathews Elementary School?
Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mathews Elementary School part of?
Mathews Elementary School is part of Mathews County School District.
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