ST. MATTHEWS K-8 SCHOOL

St. Matthews K-8 School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calhoun 01 school district, located in St. Matthews, SC with about 677 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 49 teachers, St. Matthews K-8 School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

St. Matthews K-8 School, located at 135 Saints Avenue in St. Matthews, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. As a K-8 facility, it provides a structured academic environment that spans a student’s formative years, focusing on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning community that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school plays a central role in the local St. Matthews community. It strives to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and administrators, St. Matthews K-8 School works to ensure that its diverse student body is equipped with the foundational tools necessary for future success in their secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact St. Matthews K-8 School at (803) 655-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.