Enrollment
521
Elementary
DISTRICT 573 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOUSTON COUNTY·NCES 130288004714
Matt Arthur Primary School
150 Talton Road, Perry, GA 31069 · (478) 217-1376 · Houston County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL521 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
231 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 88 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 157 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 144 | 28% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Matt Arthur Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Arthur Primary School this school | 521 | 44.3% | N/A |
| South Douglas Elementary School Douglasville | 544 | 46.7% | 59.2% |
| Bonaire Primary School Bonaire | 564 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Bonaire Elementary School Bonaire | 547 | 38.9% | 66.7% |
| Ellis Elementary School Savannah | 419 | 41.5% | 39.7% |
| Wright Elementary School Moultrie | 554 | 50.5% | 57.1% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Matt Arthur Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia | In Houston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 521 | #811 of 1,324 | #19 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #1,059 of 1,301 | #17 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.8% | #315 of 1,301 | #11 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.3% | #1,085 of 1,312 | #21 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Matt Arthur Primary School
Matt Arthur Primary School is an elementary school with a street address in Perry, Georgia. The school serves 521 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
Matt Arthur Primary School is part of a district of 38 schools: Houston County, with 30,939 students.
Enrollment at Matt Arthur Primary School is mixed, with White students the largest group at 49%. Other reported shares: 31% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 9% multiracial. Matt Arthur Primary School has a diversity index of 65%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school employs the equivalent of 35.1 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 14.8:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Georgia is 13.3:1, lower than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Matt Arthur Primary School is 44%. It compares with 74% for public schools in Houston County.
In the county around the school, Houston County, median household income is about $80,698, about 33% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. A total of 39 public schools operate in Houston County, serving about 30,939 students.
Nearest public school: Matthew Arthur Elementary School, about 0.9 miles away. The five-mile area around Matt Arthur Primary School holds at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Matt Arthur Primary School as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Houston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
169,649
Census ACS
Median income
$80,698
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
30,939 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Houston County
- Houston County High SchoolHigh · 2,051 students
- Northside High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Veterans High SchoolHigh · 1,940 students
- Warner Robins High SchoolHigh · 1,812 students
- Perry High SchoolHigh · 1,615 students
- Perry Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,164 students
Other schools in Perry
- Perry High SchoolHigh · 1,615 students
- Perry Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,164 students
- Kings Chapel Elementary SchoolElementary · 690 students
- Langston Road Primary SchoolElementary · 526 students
- Morningside Elementary SchoolElementary · 488 students
- Tucker Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
Nearby schools
- Matthew Arthur Elementary School0.9 mi · 450
- Veterans High School1.7 mi · 1,940
- Hilltop Elementary School3.1 mi · 590
- Kings Chapel Elementary School3.3 mi · 690
- Langston Road Elementary School3.8 mi · 473
- Bonaire Elementary School3.8 mi · 547
Frequently asked questions
About Matt Arthur Primary SchoolHow large is Matt Arthur Primary School?
Matt Arthur Primary School enrolls approximately 521 students in grades PK-02.
Is Matt Arthur Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Matt Arthur Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Matt Arthur Primary School have?
Matt Arthur Primary School employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
How diverse is Matt Arthur Primary School?
Matt Arthur Primary School reports a student body of 49% White, 10% Hispanic, 31% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Matt Arthur Primary School public or private?
Matt Arthur Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Houston County.
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