MATTHEWS ELEM.
MATTHEWS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAIN VALLEY R-V school district, located in GRAIN VALLEY, MO with about 502 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, MATTHEWS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 is a public school located in Grain Valley, Missouri, serving students within the Grain Valley R-V School District. As part of a growing suburban community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment designed to foster foundational learning for young students in the area.
The school emphasizes community involvement and academic development, aligning with the broader mission of the Grain Valley R-V School District to prepare students for future success. For families or community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, upcoming events, or district policies, the official website at [www.gvr5.net](http://www.gvr5.net) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.
For more information, contact MATTHEWS ELEM. at (816) 229-4870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029-0304
(816) 229-4870
http://www.gvr5.net
MATTHEWS ELEM. is a public Title I school in GRAIN VALLEY, MO with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRAIN VALLEY R-V
- Total Students:
- 502
- Teachers:
- 42.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 502 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MATTHEWS ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.