At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Mathews El: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Mathews El
Mathews El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Plano. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Plano ISD. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.7%) and Asian (38.3%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mathews El
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.7%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black8.5%
- Asian38.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plano ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aldridge El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Centennial El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Wells El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
Stinson El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
Hightower El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Forman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
473 reported students
Public schools near Mathews El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 266 | 0.7 mi |
| Skaggs El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 356 | 1 mi |
| Andrews El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 405 | 1.2 mi |
| Carlisle El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 436 | 1.5 mi |
| Basis Plano Pri Elementary · Charter · Basis Texas | KG–05 | — | 1.5 mi |
| Wyatt El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 318 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mathews El
What grades does Mathews El serve?
Mathews El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plano ISD.
How many students attend Mathews El?
Mathews El reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mathews El?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 460 students and 36.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mathews El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mathews El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plano ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mathews El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mathews El in?
Mathews El is part of Plano ISD, based in Plano, TX, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mathews El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bethany El (0.7 mi), Skaggs El (1 mi), Andrews El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.