MATHEWS EL

www.pisd.edu

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mathews Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students within the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Situated in a residential area of West Plano, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. As part of the PISD network, Mathews Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, strong academic curriculum, and a commitment to preparing students for success in higher grade levels.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on both academic excellence and character development, often prioritizing student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the educational standards and professional faculty typical of Plano ISD, Mathews provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere. Parents and community members often highlight the school's active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the collaborative relationship between families and staff, which together help maintain the high educational standards that the Plano area is known for.

460

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATHEWS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	39
Black	39
Asian	176
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
178 (38.7%)
Asian
176 (38.3%)
Hispanic
39 (8.5%)
Black
39 (8.5%)
Two or More
25 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-2300
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 62

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATHEWS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATHEWS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	47.6%
Male	241	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)