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Matthews Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
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PINE BLUFF, AR 71602
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Upcoming Events
Oct
6
Tue
Southwood Spirit Days - Dress Like a TeacherStaff DayDistrict-wide
Join in the celebration all month long with our Southwood Spirit Days! Participation is not mandatory, but it sure is fun!
Oct
14
Wed
PBSD Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide
PBSD Fall Break
Oct
14
Wed
PBSD PD DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Nov
23
Mon
Thanksgiving Break 2026BreakDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Dec
21
Mon
No School: Christmas Break and New Year's BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Jan
1
Fri
New Year's BreakBreakDistrict-wide
New Year's Break
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School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
389
Student:Teacher
15.6:1
Locale
Town
District
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(870)534-0726School Statistics
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
13 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Worse than average in ARTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
382
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
24
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,959
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,343
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$19,899
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 28%State 37%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$96,204
-1.1% 1yr+8.9% 5yr
Pine Bluff, AR metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
32.0%
Below 150% poverty line
7.9%
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
415
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
415
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Intellectual Disability
192 (46%)
Speech/Language Impairment
85 (20%)
Specific Learning Disability
74 (18%)
Autism
31 (7%)
Other Health Impairment
27 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
3 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
367
Current enrollment
Coming Up
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Southwood Spirit Days - Dress Like a Teacher
Join in the celebration all month long with our Southwood Spirit Days! Participation is not mandatory, but it sure is fun!
Staff DayWed, Oct 14, 2026
PBSD Fall Break
PBSD Fall Break
BreakWed, Oct 14, 2026
PBSD PD Day
PBSD PD Day
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT. Matthews Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide PBSD elementary campuses will host Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:00pm - 7:00pm. |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | ATLAS Interim Assessments, 3rd - 6th Grade, WritingDistrict-wide The 3rd - 6th grade Southwood scholars will be taking their ATLAS Interim Assessments next week, Monday, September 28th - Thursday, October 1st. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and arrives to school on time. Most of all, please encourage them to do their absolute BEST work and SHOW what they KNOW! The students will take the following assessments on the following days:Monday - WritingTuesday - ReadingWednesday - MathThursday - Science |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | ATLAS Interim Assessments, 3rd - 6th Grade, ReadingDistrict-wide The 3rd - 6th grade Southwood scholars will be taking their ATLAS Interim Assessments next week, Monday, September 28th - Thursday, October 1st. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and arrives to school on time. Most of all, please encourage them to do their absolute BEST work and SHOW what they KNOW! The students will take the following assessments on the following days:Monday - WritingTuesday - ReadingWednesday - MathThursday - Science |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | ATLAS Interim Assessments, 3rd - 6th Grade, MathDistrict-wide The 3rd - 6th grade Southwood scholars will be taking their ATLAS Interim Assessments next week, Monday, September 28th - Thursday, October 1st. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and arrives to school on time. Most of all, please encourage them to do their absolute BEST work and SHOW what they KNOW! The students will take the following assessments on the following days:Monday - WritingTuesday - ReadingWednesday - MathThursday - Science |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | ATLAS Interim Assessments, 3rd - 6th Grade, ScienceDistrict-wide The 3rd - 6th grade Southwood scholars will be taking their ATLAS Interim Assessments next week, Monday, September 28th - Thursday, October 1st. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and arrives to school on time. Most of all, please encourage them to do their absolute BEST work and SHOW what they KNOW! The students will take the following assessments on the following days:Monday - WritingTuesday - ReadingWednesday - MathThursday - Science |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Southwood Spirit Days - Dress Like a TeacherDistrict-wide Join in the celebration all month long with our Southwood Spirit Days! Participation is not mandatory, but it sure is fun! |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | PBSD Fall BreakDistrict-wide PBSD Fall Break |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | PBSD PD DayDistrict-wide PBSD PD Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break 2026District-wide Thanksgiving Break 2026 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School: Christmas Break and New Year's BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's BreakDistrict-wide New Year's Break |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Staff PD Days (no students)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK DayDistrict-wide MLK Day |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Early Dismissal & Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide PBSD Winter Break |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School: Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | PBSD Staff Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide PBSD Staff Professional Development |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide Memorial Day |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | PBSD Staff Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide PBSD Staff Professional Development |
Showing 19 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthews Elementary School
Enrollment at MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL stands at 389 students. The school is a Primary institution in the PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
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