Matthew Arthur Elementary School

873 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matthew Arthur Elementary School, located in Kathleen, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Houston County School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while also integrating extracurricular activities and character education to encourage well-rounded growth among its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Matthew Arthur Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative relationship with local families. The campus serves as a hub for the Kathleen area, providing students with access to modern learning resources and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing children for the transition to middle school. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and responsibility in its students, establishing a solid academic base for their future success.

873

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	66
Black	219
Asian	13
Two or More	82
American Indian	10

White
483 (55.3 %)
Black
219 (25.1 %)
Two or More
82 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
66 (7.6 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
American Indian
10 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	161
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	414	47.4%
Male	459	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)