Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School's student population of 390 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
28%
19%
White
38%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School's ranking?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is ranked #635 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School often compared to?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vilonia Elementary School, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
390 students attend Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School offer ?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School part of?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elem. School is part of Conway School District.
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