MATHEWS EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/mathews

366 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.

366

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATHEWS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	132
Black	15
Asian	29
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
160 (43.7%)
Hispanic
132 (36.1%)
Asian
29 (7.9%)
Two or More
28 (7.7%)
Black
15 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 17

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATHEWS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATHEWS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	47.5%
Male	192	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)