MATTHEWS ELEM.

MATTHEWS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW MADRID CO. R-I school district, located in MATTHEWS, MO with about 153 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, MATTHEWS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Matthews Elementary School, located at 206 Story Street in Matthews, Missouri, serves as a local educational facility within the New Madrid County R-I School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing foundational instruction to the children of the Matthews community, fostering academic growth and social development in a rural Missouri setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the New Madrid County R-I School District, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future academic success. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific contact details, families and community members are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.newmadridco.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact MATTHEWS ELEM. at (573) 471-0077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.