Excellent
#149 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 14% in state
Matthews Elementary School
Elementary School · Pine Bluff School District · Pine Bluff, AR
A Pine Bluff School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4501 DOLLARWAY RD, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- Math 13% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthews Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 16% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Matthews 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine Bluff), 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
$54,936
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 2–5 | 1.7 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Gandy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–1 | 3.1 mi | 225 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pine Bluff School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matthews Elementary School is listed in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthews Elementary School
Matthews Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR, part of Pine Bluff School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthews Elementary School
What grades does Matthews Elementary School serve?
Matthews Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthews Elementary School rank in AR?
Matthews Elementary School ranks #149 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Matthews Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Matthews Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Matthews Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthews Elementary School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Matthews Elementary School a charter school?
No, Matthews Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthews Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Matthews Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matthews Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Matthews 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (870) 534-0726
- Area population (ZIP 71602)
- 15,922
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 71602; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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