MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Matthews Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Matthews, NC with about 941 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Matthews Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 in the historic heart of Matthews, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is known for its traditional neighborhood feel, operating as a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and strong parent-teacher partnerships. As a public institution, it draws from the surrounding suburban area and is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Matthews Elementary focuses on fostering an inclusive and collaborative school culture. The school leverages its historic location to integrate community involvement into its programs, often benefiting from active PTA support and various extracurricular initiatives. By prioritizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and community-focused pillar of the Matthews town landscape.
For more information, contact Matthews Elementary at (980) 343-3940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Matthews, NC 28105-5773
(980) 343-3940
MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Matthews, NC with about 941 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 941
- Teachers:
- 49.15
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 941 students
- White
- 61.2%
- Black or African American
- 17.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.