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Enrollment
362
Elementary
DISTRICT 339 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MATHIS ISD·NCES 482940003311
Mathis Elementary School
315 S DUVAL, MATHIS, TX 78368 · (361) 547-4106 · San Patricio County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL362 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
309 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 68 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 101 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 106 | 29% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 63% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MATHIS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mathis Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathis Elementary School this school | 362 | 85.4% | N/A |
| Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center BEEVILLE | 345 | 85.8% | N/A |
| Derry Elementary School PORT ISABEL | 392 | 85.2% | 47.9% |
| Somerset Early Childhood Elementary School SOMERSET | 373 | 85.5% | N/A |
| Kenedy Elementary School KENEDY | 384 | 85.7% | 35.8% |
| Golden Acres Elementary School PASADENA | 390 | 87.4% | 39.5% |
Matched among Texas 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 Mathis Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In San Patricio County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 362 | #3,791 of 4,938 | #13 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #943 of 4,622 | #3 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.3% | #3,819 of 4,628 | #15 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.4% | #1,535 of 4,789 | #2 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.8% | #958 of 2,838 | #3 of 11 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
362
-116 (-24%) vs 2020
-58% since 1990-91, when it was 852
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 362 | 27.4 | 13.2:1 | 85% (309) |
| 2023-24 | 394 | 27.4 | 14.4:1 | 90% (353) |
| 2022-23 | 409 | 25.6 | 16.0:1 | 88% (360) |
| 2020-21 | 478 | 33 | 14.5:1 | 91% (435) |
| 2017-18 | 469 | 31.6 | 14.8:1 | 93% (436) |
| 2015-16 | 466 | 25 | 18.6:1 | 89% (413) |
| 2010-11 | 731 | 38 | 19.2:1 | 86% (626) |
| 2000-01 | 312 | 20 | 15.6:1 | 88% (276) |
| 1990-91 | 852 | 42 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mathis Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (469 to 362); teachers down 13% (31.6 to 27.4).
About Mathis Elementary School
Mathis Elementary School is a public elementary school run by MATHIS ISD in MATHIS, Texas. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 362 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Texas is about 519, so this school runs 30% smaller than that.
MATHIS ISD has 1,429 students spread across 4 schools.
Hispanic students make up 90% of enrollment at Mathis Elementary School. Other students are 8% White. That is higher than the 57% Hispanic share among all San Patricio County residents. Pick two students at random and there is an 18% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 27.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Mathis Elementary School was 13.2:1. This ratio sits 1.9 below the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 85%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in San Patricio County is 63%.
Across San Patricio County, the median household income is $69,704, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Patricio County is home to 33 public schools and about 13,920 public school students.
The shortest distance from Mathis Elementary School to another public school is about 0.2 miles, to Mathis Intermediate School. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
The school enrolled 362 students in 2024-25, 116 fewer than the 478 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 14.5:1 to 13.2:1.
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San Patricio County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
70,181
Census ACS
Median income
$69,704
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
13,920 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MATHIS ISD
- Mathis High SchoolHigh · 408 students
- Mathis Middle SchoolMiddle · 344 students
- Mathis Intermediate SchoolElementary · 315 students
Other schools in MATHIS
- Mathis High SchoolHigh · 408 students
- Mathis Middle SchoolMiddle · 344 students
- Mathis Intermediate SchoolElementary · 315 students
Other Mathis Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Mathis Elementary. Mathis Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- MATHIS ELEMENTARYHAYTI, MO · 383 students
Nearby schools
- Mathis Intermediate School0.2 mi · 315
- Mathis High School0.9 mi · 408
- Mathis Middle School1.1 mi · 344
- Orange Grove Primary School11.6 mi · 409
- Orange Grove Elementary School11.7 mi · 386
- Orange Grove Junior High School11.9 mi · 357
Frequently asked questions
About Mathis Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Mathis Elementary School?
Mathis Elementary School enrolls approximately 362 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Mathis Elementary School serve?
Mathis Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathis Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mathis Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mathis Elementary School?
At Mathis Elementary School, the student body is approximately 8% White, 90% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Mathis Elementary School in?
Mathis Elementary School is part of MATHIS ISD.
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