MATHEWS EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/mathews

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mathews Elementary School, located in the historic Clarksville neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a highly regarded public school within the Austin Independent School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves a diverse student population and maintains a reputation for high achievement. Its location in a central, established neighborhood gives it a distinct "neighborhood school" feel, often characterized by strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among staff and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mathews Elementary is particularly well-known for its Fine Arts Academy program, which integrates music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the students' daily educational experience. This focus on creative expression, combined with a commitment to social-emotional learning, helps foster a well-rounded environment that encourages students to excel both academically and artistically. The school’s historic campus and dedicated community support system make it a centerpiece of the local West Austin area.

345

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATHEWS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	123
Black	24
Asian	20
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
152 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
123 (35.7 %)
Black
24 (7.0 %)
Two or More
24 (7.0 %)
Asian
20 (5.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-4406
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/mathews
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 23

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATHEWS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATHEWS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	49%
Male	176	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)