Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

1200 South Pope Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 | (217) 525-3245
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 221
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4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1200 S Pope Ave, Springfield, IL 62703
  • Principal or Admin: John Fetter
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 221
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 94 (42.5%)
  • Females: 96 (43.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 17 (7.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 198 (89.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 215 (97.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black13561.1%
Asian--
Hispanic20.9%
White5324.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten4922.2%
1st Grade3013.6%
2nd Grade5022.6%
3rd Grade2913.1%
4th Grade3214.5%
5th Grade3114.0%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
District:
92.0%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 4.5

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3 reviews for Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on March 19, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This school has great teachers and staff!
  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on March 19, 2011
  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • excellent school with great teachers
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  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This is an excellent school!

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