MATHENY-WITHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 250 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School, located in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield Public Schools District 186. As an urban elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. Through various classroom initiatives and community engagement efforts, Matheny-Withrow aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond, striving to close achievement gaps and promote equity for all learners within the Springfield area.
For more information, contact Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch at (217) 525-3245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62703-2731
(217) 525-3245
MATHENY-WITHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 250 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 250
- Teachers:
- 24.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 250 students
- Black or African American
- 64.4%
- White
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.