Mattie Wells Elementary School

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Mattie Wells Elementary School ranks 822 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mattie Wells Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 596 students. The school is part of the Jones County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattie Wells Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Jones County and Georgia state averages in academic assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Mattie Wells has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.61% to 73.02%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding schools. Despite the higher per-student spending at Mattie Wells, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the other elementary schools in the Jones County district, such as Dames Ferry Elementary and Turner Woods Elementary, have significantly outperformed Mattie Wells Elementary in academic assessments. In contrast, some elementary schools in the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173rd out of 203 districts in Georgia, have even lower proficiency rates than Mattie Wells, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Mattie Wells Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

101 Mattie Wells Dr
Macon, GA 31217

(478) 742-5959

District: Jones County

SchoolDigger Rank:
822^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,766

Students who attend Mattie Wells Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clifton Ridge Middle School
High:	Jones County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 583

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

African American:

41.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mattie Wells Elementary School ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jones County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), African American (41.5%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jones County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattie Wells Elementary School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Jones County School District! (See more...)

Compare Mattie Wells Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattie Wells Elementary School is $10,766, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Jones County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mattie Wells Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jones County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County 47^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mattie Wells Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	55.89	635^th	1212	47.6%
2012	41.91	829^th	1201	31.0%
2013	43.47	832^nd	1225	32.1%
2014	47.55	783^rd	1231	36.4%
2015	39.29	741^st	1240	40.2%
2016	38.07	760^th	1233	38.4%
2017	27.31	884^th	1205	26.6%
2018	31.55	830^th	1209	31.3%
2019	29.03	876^th	1234	29.0%
2021	37.74	707^th	1214	41.8%
2022	36.44	750^th	1244	39.7%
2023	40.93	672^nd	1242	45.9%
2024	31.32	822^nd	1248	34.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mattie Wells Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	278	94	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2003	278	94	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2004	297	103	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2005	266	135	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	411
2006	238	133	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	379
2007	235	154	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	397
2008	236	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	9	407
2009	241	158	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	10	411
2010	276	158	1	1	1	0	6	0	443
2011	402	276	1	3	1	0	16	0	699
2012	412	278	1	3	0	0	24	0	718
2013	441	287	1	6	1	0	27	0	763
2014	415	298	1	7	1	0	28	0	750
2015	438	298	1	10	1	0	20	0	768
2016	429	290	1	13	1	1	26	0	761
2017	399	276	2	9	0	0	25	0	711
2018	408	245	3	9	0	0	27	0	692
2019	384	240	3	7	0	0	25	0	659
2020	366	246	3	8	0	0	28	0	651
2021	324	226	2	9	0	0	32	0	593
2022	308	229	2	18	0	0	28	0	585
2023	301	229	0	21	2	0	43	0	596
2024	283	242	1	25	0	0	32	0	583

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 Mattie Wells Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	377	25.0	15.1	47.5
2003	377	25.0	15.1	47.5
2004	404	24.0	16.8	43.1
2005	411	26.0	15.8	49.1
2006	379	27.0	14.0	48.3
2007	397	31.2	12.7	51.2
2008	407	31.0	13.1	53
2009	411	31.2	13.2	56.9
2010	443	30.0	14.7	55.5
2011	699	43.1	16.2	63.1
2012	718	43.4	16.5	66.2
2013	763	44.5	17.1	72.9
2014	750	46.2	16.2	74.8
2015	768	47.0	16.3	78.4
2016	761	49.0	15.5	76.7
2017	711	49.1	14.4	75.7
2018	692	47.8	14.4	73.7
2019	659	47.8	13.7	71
2020	651	44.8	14.5	71.6
2021	593	42.3	14.0	73
2022	585	42.8	13.6	n/a
2023	596	43.3	13.7	66.6
2024	583	43.0	13.5	85.6

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 Mattie Wells Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	377	25.0	15.1	47.5
2003	377	25.0	15.1	47.5
2004	404	24.0	16.8	43.1
2005	411	26.0	15.8	49.1
2006	379	27.0	14.0	48.3
2007	397	31.2	12.7	51.2
2008	407	31.0	13.1	53
2009	411	31.2	13.2	56.9
2010	443	30.0	14.7	55.5
2011	699	43.1	16.2	63.1
2012	718	43.4	16.5	66.2
2013	763	44.5	17.1	72.9
2014	750	46.2	16.2	74.8
2015	768	47.0	16.3	78.4
2016	761	49.0	15.5	76.7
2017	711	49.1	14.4	75.7
2018	692	47.8	14.4	73.7
2019	659	47.8	13.7	71
2020	651	44.8	14.5	71.6
2021	593	42.3	14.0	73
2022	585	42.8	13.6	n/a
2023	596	43.3	13.7	66.6
2024	583	43.0	13.5	85.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mattie Wells Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$670 (7.1%)	$8,701 (92.8%)	$9,372
2018	$608 (6.1%)	$9,390 (93.9%)	$9,999
2019	$653 (6.1%)	$10,113 (93.9%)	$10,766

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattie Wells Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 876^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 672^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	32.8	22.7	10.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones County)	46.7	42.5	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	37.8	21.2	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones County)	53.1	48	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	33.3	20.6	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County)	40.9	33.4	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	28.9	22.7	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones County)	51.3	42.6	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	35.8	47.1	11.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County)	39.2	48.6	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	25.5	37.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jones County)	36.3	43.6	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mattie Wells Elementary School)	28.3	52.9	24.6%
5th Grade Science (Jones County)	45.3	50.7	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	659	596	9.6%
African American	240	229	4.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	7	21	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	384	301	21.6%
Two or More Races	25	43	72%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71%	66.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Mattie Wells Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mattie Wells Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Mattie Wells Dr	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 742-5959	583	43	13.5	85.6%	283 (48.5%)	242 (41.5%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	31.3	822^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	34.1%		40.9	672^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	45.9%	150	32.9	27.3	39.6	35.4	37.9	17.7	22.9	$10,766	$653	$10,113
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Shurling Dr	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2100	639	38	16.8	83.6%	23 (3.6%)	576 (90.1%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.4%)	16.9	1064^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.7	1071^st of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	7	17.8	6.3	26.7	19.1	8.4	25.3	36.0	$9,755	$1,177	$8,578
Burdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	972 Fort Hill St	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2937	431	33	13.0	81.0%	7 (1.6%)	389 (90.3%)	24 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	34.8	780^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.5%		22.1	971^st of 1242 public elementary schools	21.8%	191	28.2	27.3	33.3	38.6	39.4	27.3	33.3	$11,786	$1,238	$10,548
Bernd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2730	408	30	13.8	76.0%	23 (5.6%)	354 (86.8%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	15.6	1092^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	12.5%		8.5	1205^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.0%	113	19.3	19.4	25.0	17.5	24.2	14.1	20.3	$10,122	$1,205	$8,917
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Pursley St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3660	334	26	12.8	92.5%	7 (2.1%)	301 (90.1%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	6.2	1238^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.6	1236^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.5%	2	5.9	8.9	10.9	9.8	19.6	5.5	3.6	$12,630	$1,807	$10,823
Turner Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	144 Willie L Fluellen Dr	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-2222	596	39	15.1	58.4%	467 (78.4%)	85 (14.3%)	15 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	74.7	286^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.1%		68.2	355^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.4%	69	55.4	61.6	45.9	73.2	76.7	37.6	38.8	$9,837	$428	$9,409
Gray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Ga Highway 18 E	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-6295	511	38	13.5	57.9%	313 (61.3%)	154 (30.1%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	61.7	438^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.9%		68.4	354^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.5%	84	39.7	40.3	45.8	57.5	51.6	37.5	52.8	$10,448	$515	$9,933
Alexander II Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1156 College St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(478) 779-2679	479	36	13.4	43.4%	56 (11.7%)	387 (80.8%)	12 (2.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	79.5	240^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.8%		86.9	162^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	87.0%	78	55.6	39.7	83.1	49.4	52.1	75.4	81.5	$10,674	$759	$9,914
Vineville Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2260 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3226	475	37	12.9	51.4%	73 (15.4%)	356 (74.9%)	24 (5.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	43.2	649^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.0%		45.1	619^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.2%	30	31.6	27.9	49.2	35.5	36.1	15.9	61.9	$9,790	$912	$8,879
Dames Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ga Highway 18 W	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-2023	586	41	14.2	58.5%	459 (78.3%)	88 (15.0%)	18 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	79.8	234^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.3%		69.6	338^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.8%	104	50.6	48.8	54.3	64.9	53.6	61.7	73.4	$10,894	$476	$10,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattie Wells Elementary School

Is Mattie Wells Elementary School a good school?

Mattie Wells Elementary School ranks 822^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 583 students attended Mattie Wells Elementary School.

What district is Mattie Wells Elementary School in?

Jones County

What schools do graduates of Mattie Wells Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mattie Wells Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clifton Ridge Middle School
High : Jones County High School

What is the racial makeup of Mattie Wells Elementary School?

Students at Mattie Wells Elementary School are 49% White, 42% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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