MATTIE WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mattie Wells Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jones County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 692 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, Mattie Wells Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Mattie Wells Elementary School is a public school located in Macon, Georgia, serving students within the Bibb County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the 31217 area. The school environment typically emphasizes academic development, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student growth and social-emotional learning.
In addition to its core curriculum, Mattie Wells Elementary is part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes and modernize classroom instruction. The school staff works to engage families and the local community to support student success, often participating in district initiatives aimed at narrowing achievement gaps and providing extracurricular opportunities. For families moving to or living in the Macon area, the school serves as a key hub for early childhood development and community involvement.
For more information, contact Mattie Wells Elementary School at (478) 742-5959 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 742-5959
MATTIE WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 692 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jones County
- Total Students:
- 692
- Teachers:
- 47.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 692 students
- White
- 59.0%
- Black or African American
- 35.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.