Very Good
#309 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 30% in state
Joe Mathias Elementary School
Elementary School · Rogers School District · Rogers, AR
A Rogers School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1609 N 24TH ST, Rogers, AR 72756
- Math 52% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Mathias Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Mathias Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rogers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,900
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Larsons Language CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Reagan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rogers School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Mathias Elementary School is listed in ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Mathias Elementary School
Joe Mathias Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rogers, AR, part of Rogers School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Mathias Elementary School
What grades does Joe Mathias Elementary School serve?
Joe Mathias Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joe Mathias Elementary School?
Joe Mathias Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Mathias Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Mathias Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Mathias Elementary School rank in AR?
Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks #309 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Joe Mathias Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Mathias Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joe Mathias Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Mathias Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joe Mathias Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joe Mathias Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Mathias Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joe Mathias Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Mathias Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (479) 631-3530
- Area population (ZIP 72756)
- 41,278
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72756; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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