Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School vs Theodore Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
417 students
Theodore Jones Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
491 students
| Measure | Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School Conway, Arkansas | Theodore Jones Elementary School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 511 | #224 of 511 |
| National rank | #26189 of 50,301 | #26517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 417 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.5 vs 48.0).
- •Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Theodore Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Theodore Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 70.5%).
- •Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.2).
- •Theodore Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 417.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School better than Theodore Jones Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School and Theodore Jones Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School: 417. Theodore Jones Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School and Theodore Jones Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is 217th of 511 and Theodore Jones Elementary School is 224th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).