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Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Springfield, Illinois · Springfield SD 186
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students216
Student:Teacher10.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
216
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 216 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62703
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003831

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment216
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian59.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
59.2%
Two+
11.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)