Mathews Elementary

Summary:

Mathews Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenwood, South Carolina, serving 542 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Greenwood 50 School District, which is ranked 22 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mathews Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (50.18%) and Hispanic (17.9%) students compared to nearby schools. The school has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools in 2013-2014 to the top 25% in 2023-2024. This is reflected in the school's test scores, which are generally higher than the Greenwood 50 district and state averages. Mathews Elementary also ranks in the top 5% of South Carolina elementary schools for African American students and the top 10% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating its success in addressing the needs of these student subgroups.

While Mathews Elementary has made significant progress, some nearby schools, such as Hodges Elementary and Ninety Six Elementary, have consistently higher test scores and statewide rankings. Analyzing the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Mathews Elementary to further enhance its educational program. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Mathews Elementary compared to the district average may be a contributing factor to the school's improved performance, suggesting that adequate funding and resources can have a positive impact on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 725 Marshall Road
       Greenwood, SC  29646


(864) 941-5680

District: Greenwood 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,051 Help


Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westview Middle
High:    Emerald High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.2%
White:
27.9%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mathews Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mathews Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), White (27.9%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greenwood 50 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary is 9.9, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mathews Elementary is $15,051, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Greenwood 50 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mathews Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathews Elementary 171st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mathews Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Greenwood 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood 50 22nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mathews Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.87 428th 542 21.0%
2004 31.02 417th 550 24.2%
2005 27.03 448th 557 19.6%
2006 23.50 470th 559 15.9%
2007 42.84 371st 566 34.5%
2008 41.14 382nd 577 33.8%
2009 41.50 377th 580 35.0%
2010 30.37 463rd 589 21.4%
2011 40.50 405th 597 32.2%
2012 37.16 421st 594 29.1%
2013 33.74 440th 599 26.5%
2014 28.04 498th 630 21.0%
2015 32.99 453rd 638 29.0%
2016 33.61 431st 619 30.4%
2017 32.87 436th 639 31.8%
2018 34.21 415th 624 33.5%
2019 26.23 485th 643 24.6%
2021 41.76 368th 622 40.8%
2022 54.60 280th 625 55.2%
2023 68.22 199th 644 69.1%
2024 72.03 171st 638 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 312th 588 46.9%
2019 34.36 421st 600 29.8%
2021 58.38 227th 580 60.9%
2022 70.00 157th 600 73.8%
2023 84.27 64th 608 89.5%
2024 84.44 64th 599 89.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.89 351st 570 38.4%
2019 24.62 464th 588 21.1%
2021 43.21 312th 554 43.7%
2022 51.42 274th 573 52.2%
2023 62.75 209th 580 64.0%
2024 65.93 186th 565 67.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.36 435th 571 23.8%
2019 26.29 449th 590 23.9%
2021 36.37 367th 561 34.6%
2022 53.87 265th 579 54.2%
2023 68.88 173rd 582 70.3%
2024 73.52 138th 568 75.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.44 255th 412 38.1%
2019 32.23 314th 421 25.4%
2021 61.10 103rd 350 70.6%
2022 70.25 80th 393 79.6%
2023 87.21 30th 394 92.4%
2024 90.70 14th 369 96.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 342nd 457 25.2%
2019 35.00 329th 472 30.3%
2022 45.00 276th 455 39.3%
2023 63.29 165th 463 64.4%
2024 65.83 157th 441 64.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mathews Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mathews Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 205 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 214 202 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 208 207 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 182 160 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 163 176 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 161 186 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 157 182 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 225 148 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 225 148 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 221 161 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 191 181 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 194 200 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 152 250 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 175 256 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 180 236 2 15 0 n/a n/a 1 434
2003 180 236 2 15 0 n/a n/a 1 434
2004 251 219 0 23 0 n/a n/a 1 494
2005 247 204 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 231 195 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 212 179 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 221 173 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2009 188 218 1 55 0 n/a n/a 2 464
2010 194 295 1 52 0 n/a n/a 5 547
2011 198 314 1 72 1 0 14 0 600
2012 219 320 2 91 3 0 16 0 651
2013 198 338 0 85 3 0 13 0 637
2014 228 404 1 90 8 0 14 0 745
2015 201 321 0 71 2 0 12 0 607
2016 165 302 0 74 5 0 11 0 557
2017 152 284 1 84 4 1 12 0 538
2018 150 291 0 92 0 2 16 0 551
2019 150 258 0 87 0 1 19 0 515
2020 138 260 0 90 2 1 10 0 501
2021 128 251 0 92 1 1 9 0 482
2022 132 250 0 90 2 1 11 0 486
2023 151 272 0 97 2 0 20 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 30.5 13.3 n/a
1989 419 30.7 13.6 n/a
1990 421 29.7 14.1 n/a
1991 347 24.3 14.2 59.1
1992 345 22.0 15.6 57.4
1993 352 24.5 14.4 61.4
1994 346 24.6 14.1 62.1
1995 382 27.2 14.0 56.8
1996 382 27.2 14.0 56.8
1997 388 28.7 13.5 58.8
1998 374 26.0 14.4 61.5
1999 399 29.5 13.5 69.7
2000 414 31.0 13.4 63.5
2001 445 31.0 14.4 67.6
2002 434 32.1 13.5 69.3
2003 434 32.1 13.5 69.3
2004 494 30.5 16.2 68.4
2005 476 31.0 15.4 70.4
2006 455 34.0 13.4 71.6
2007 423 59.5 7.1 66.2
2008 432 34.5 12.5 67.6
2009 464 38.0 12.2 80.3
2010 547 37.0 14.7 83.6
2011 600 36.1 16.6 83.3
2012 651 38.1 17.0 78
2013 637 37.5 16.9 78.3
2014 745 43.4 17.1 60.5
2015 607 39.0 15.5 80.4
2016 557 39.0 14.2 100
2017 538 35.8 15.0 100
2018 551 36.8 14.9 100
2019 515 38.0 13.5 100
2020 501 38.0 13.1 100
2021 482 43.6 11.0 100
2022 486 44.6 10.8 100
2023 542 54.4 9.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 30.5 13.3 n/a
1989 419 30.7 13.6 n/a
1990 421 29.7 14.1 n/a
1991 347 24.3 14.2 59.1
1992 345 22.0 15.6 57.4
1993 352 24.5 14.4 61.4
1994 346 24.6 14.1 62.1
1995 382 27.2 14.0 56.8
1996 382 27.2 14.0 56.8
1997 388 28.7 13.5 58.8
1998 374 26.0 14.4 61.5
1999 399 29.5 13.5 69.7
2000 414 31.0 13.4 63.5
2001 445 31.0 14.4 67.6
2002 434 32.1 13.5 69.3
2003 434 32.1 13.5 69.3
2004 494 30.5 16.2 68.4
2005 476 31.0 15.4 70.4
2006 455 34.0 13.4 71.6
2007 423 59.5 7.1 66.2
2008 432 34.5 12.5 67.6
2009 464 38.0 12.2 80.3
2010 547 37.0 14.7 83.6
2011 600 36.1 16.6 83.3
2012 651 38.1 17.0 78
2013 637 37.5 16.9 78.3
2014 745 43.4 17.1 60.5
2015 607 39.0 15.5 80.4
2016 557 39.0 14.2 100
2017 538 35.8 15.0 100
2018 551 36.8 14.9 100
2019 515 38.0 13.5 100
2020 501 38.0 13.1 100
2021 482 43.6 11.0 100
2022 486 44.6 10.8 100
2023 542 54.4 9.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mathews Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (9.4%) $554 (5.7%) $1,468 (15.1%) $7,267 (74.9%) $966 (10.0%) $8,233 (84.9%) $9,700
2020 $1,254 (11.3%) $647 (5.8%) $1,900 (17.1%) $8,022 (72.4%) $1,163 (10.5%) $9,185 (82.9%) $11,085
2021 $1,264 (10.7%) $524 (4.5%) $1,788 (15.2%) $8,776 (74.6%) $1,196 (10.2%) $9,972 (84.8%) $11,760
2022 $2,235 (15.6%) $1,584 (11.0%) $3,819 (26.6%) $9,458 (66.0%) $1,064 (7.4%) $10,521 (73.4%) $14,340
2023 $2,839 (18.9%) $1,251 (8.3%) $4,090 (27.2%) $9,819 (65.2%) $1,142 (7.6%) $10,961 (72.8%) $15,051

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mathews Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 485th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th of 644 Elementary schools
 44.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mathews Elementary)31.544.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)39.852.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)28.865.8
 37%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)46.953.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mathews Elementary)47.262.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade Science (Greenwood 50)41.945.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mathews Elementary)37.159.4
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)41.255
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)16.952.7
 35.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)32.945.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mathews Elementary)23.858.2
 34.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood 50)30.551.8
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)35.267.4
 32.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood 50)35.942.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515542
 5.2%
African American258272
 5.4%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic8797
 11.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White150151
 0.7%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mathews Elementary

Mathews Elementary ranks 171st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westview Middle
High : Emerald High

Students at Mathews Elementary are 50% African American, 28% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Mathews Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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