Mathews Elementary School (Primary)

www.mathewslocal.org/

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Currie Elementary School, located at 3306 Ridge Road in Cortland, Ohio, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Lakeview Local School District. As a key part of the district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a supportive, small-town environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit culture where teachers and staff prioritize student engagement and personal growth, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent years in the middle and high school levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Currie Elementary maintains a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent and community involvement. The school typically hosts various events and extracurricular opportunities that help integrate families into the educational process, reinforcing the district’s dedication to student success. Situated in the quiet residential area of Cortland, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the values of the broader Lakeview community and emphasizing a collaborative approach to elementary education.

140

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mathews Elementary School (Primary)
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
132 (94.3%)
Hispanic
3 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (2.1%)
Black
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mathews Local
Phone:	(330)637-3500
Website:	http://www.mathewslocal.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51