Matthew Arthur Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2500 Ga Highway 127
       Kathleen, GA  31047


(478) 988-6170

District: Houston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,225 Help


Students who attend Matthew Arthur Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bonaire Middle School
High:    Veterans High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  873

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
African American:
25.1%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Matthew Arthur Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Houston County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Matthew Arthur Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Houston County School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), African American (25.1%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Houston County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matthew Arthur Elementary School is 16.3. 20 elementary schools in the Houston County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Matthew Arthur Elementary School employs 53.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matthew Arthur Elementary School is $10,225, which is the 5th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Houston County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Matthew Arthur Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Houston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston County 65th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matthew Arthur Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.02 143rd 1101 87.0%
2007 82.83 130th 1125 88.4%
2008 81.87 140th 1134 87.7%
2009 87.90 72nd 1133 93.6%
2010 85.54 95th 1183 92.0%
2011 83.73 128th 1212 89.4%
2012 77.65 234th 1201 80.5%
2013 80.37 191st 1225 84.4%
2014 77.33 245th 1231 80.1%
2015 77.59 236th 1240 81.0%
2016 76.42 252nd 1233 79.6%
2017 87.83 131st 1205 89.1%
2018 85.31 159th 1209 86.8%
2019 89.61 120th 1234 90.3%
2021 96.35 49th 1214 96.0%
2022 95.72 66th 1244 94.7%
2023 91.35 118th 1242 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2012

Open Quote This school has went from being an above average school to just average. If it weren't for the great teachers it would definitely be a below average school. I have had more problems with this school this year than I have had the entire seven years we have attended. Again, the teachers are great; however, the administration (exception Dr. McDuffie) and the office staff are rude and unorganized. There used to be a sweet atmosphere in the school and now I'm lucky to even see anyone smile. I am highly disappointed in what MAE has become. "It feels like a prison" is what my child told me. How sad!!! Close Quote


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Friday, August 12, 2011

Open Quote My child is autistic and entered MAES near the end of the school year (2011). He was in Kindergarten. After an interview with the principal, Mrs. Jolie Hardin, he was placed with Mrs. Joni Shannon and Mrs. Collins. He blossomed under their care! No one knew that he was autistic at his last school until the very end, so they treated him as a problem child. Not so with Mrs. Shannon! She is fully trained to handle autistic children in the mainstream classroom, and does so beautifully! Thank goodness the school decided to cycle Mrs. Shannon and her whole class together for 1st grade! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 30, 2011

Open Quote I had 3 children who attended this school and can't think of one bad thing to say. The teachers and administration are all wonderful. They provide a great learning environment for the students. The PTO is very active and provides fun activities for the students. Without question, this is the best elementary school in Houston County. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Matthew Arthur Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 472 103 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2001 551 93 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2002 567 107 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 567 107 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 589 110 18 4 2 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 573 108 13 4 4 n/a n/a 21 723
2006 576 118 8 10 4 n/a n/a 24 740
2007 631 112 12 16 3 n/a n/a 25 799
2008 469 111 7 5 2 n/a n/a 20 614
2009 486 123 9 9 5 n/a n/a 21 653
2010 496 129 9 29 1 1 18 0 683
2011 465 140 8 29 1 1 22 0 666
2012 536 138 4 36 2 0 27 0 743
2013 556 164 3 49 2 0 25 0 799
2014 563 156 5 54 1 2 29 0 810
2015 517 129 6 39 2 0 24 0 717
2016 477 141 5 41 2 0 39 0 705
2017 482 169 3 54 4 1 46 0 759
2018 483 174 5 60 6 2 48 0 778
2019 474 178 6 67 5 2 60 0 792
2020 509 192 10 64 6 2 66 0 849
2021 458 178 11 47 6 1 63 0 764
2022 481 202 16 65 8 0 78 0 850
2023 483 219 13 66 10 0 82 0 873

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Matthew Arthur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 586 30.0 19.5 26.5
2001 656 40.0 16.4 25.5
2002 694 45.5 15.3 18.9
2003 694 45.5 15.3 18.9
2004 723 45.5 15.9 20.3
2005 723 46.5 15.5 24.2
2006 740 50.5 14.7 23
2007 799 53.5 14.9 28
2008 614 47.5 12.9 28.6
2009 653 47.5 13.7 35.8
2010 683 49.0 13.9 36
2011 666 49.2 13.5 34.1
2012 743 51.0 14.5 34.2
2013 799 54.4 14.6 35.9
2014 810 54.5 14.8 38
2015 717 50.0 14.3 34
2016 705 48.0 14.6 36
2017 759 50.0 15.1 33.3
2018 778 49.0 15.8 33.4
2019 792 51.0 15.5 28.8
2020 849 55.0 15.4 27.6
2021 764 49.5 15.4 22.5
2022 850 53.0 16.0 n/a
2023 873 53.5 16.3 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Matthew Arthur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 586 30.0 19.5 26.5
2001 656 40.0 16.4 25.5
2002 694 45.5 15.3 18.9
2003 694 45.5 15.3 18.9
2004 723 45.5 15.9 20.3
2005 723 46.5 15.5 24.2
2006 740 50.5 14.7 23
2007 799 53.5 14.9 28
2008 614 47.5 12.9 28.6
2009 653 47.5 13.7 35.8
2010 683 49.0 13.9 36
2011 666 49.2 13.5 34.1
2012 743 51.0 14.5 34.2
2013 799 54.4 14.6 35.9
2014 810 54.5 14.8 38
2015 717 50.0 14.3 34
2016 705 48.0 14.6 36
2017 759 50.0 15.1 33.3
2018 778 49.0 15.8 33.4
2019 792 51.0 15.5 28.8
2020 849 55.0 15.4 27.6
2021 764 49.5 15.4 22.5
2022 850 53.0 16.0 n/a
2023 873 53.5 16.3 28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Matthew Arthur Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $563 (5.5%) $9,632 (94.5%) $10,195
2018 $385 (3.7%) $9,896 (96.3%) $10,280
2019 $405 (4.0%) $9,820 (96.0%) $10,225

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matthew Arthur Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)69.261.4
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)47.644.9
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)77.763.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston County)55.150.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)7563.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)48.745.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)84.370.5
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston County)54.655.6
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)62.968.9
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Houston County)49.747.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)59.164.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston County)45.343.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Matthew Arthur Elementary School)56.865.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Houston County)47.643.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students792873
 10.2%
African American178219
 23%
American Indian510
 100%
Asian613
 116.7%
Hispanic6766
 1.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White474483
 1.9%
Two or More Races6082
 36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%28.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Arthur Elementary School

Students who attend Matthew Arthur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonaire Middle School
High : Veterans High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 873 students attended Matthew Arthur Elementary School.

Yes. Matthew Arthur Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Matthew Arthur Elementary School are 55% White, 25% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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