Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florence Mattison Elementary School serves the southeast part of Conway, AR, covering an area of approximately 32.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#635 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School's ranking?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School often compared to?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vilonia Elementary School, Julia Lee Moore Elementary School, Imlay City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School?
417 students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School offer ?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School part of?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is part of Conway School District.
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