BOB MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bob Mathis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 436 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Bob Mathis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bob Mathis Elementary School, located on Boring Road in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating supportive learning strategies, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Bob Mathis Elementary strives to be a central pillar of the local community. The school emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Decatur neighborhood to enhance the student experience. Through various extracurricular initiatives and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that students not only excel in their studies but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.
For more information, contact Bob Mathis Elementary School at (678) 874-5802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-5802
BOB MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, GA with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 436
- Teachers:
- 37.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 436 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOB MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.