Parker Mathis Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
30%
36%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parker Mathis Elementary School?
407 students attend Parker Mathis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Parker Mathis Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Mathis Elementary School?
Parker Mathis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Mathis Elementary School offer ?
Parker Mathis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parker Mathis Elementary School part of?
Parker Mathis Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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