Bob Mathis Elementary School

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

368

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bob Mathis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	29
Black	313
Asian	5
Two or More	18

Black
313 (85.1%)
Hispanic
29 (7.9%)
Two or More
18 (4.9%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
White
3 (0.8%)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-5802
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bob Mathis Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bob Mathis Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	47%
Male	195	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)