Mathews Elementary

Mathews County Public Schools
Rt 611 347 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
318 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Lee-Jackson Elementary School, located on Church Street in Mathews, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Mathews County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of children in the surrounding community. By leveraging its position within a small, tight-knit rural district, the school aims to provide personalized instruction and a strong connection between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Virginia Department of Education while incorporating opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, providing access to essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding extracurricular activities. Overall, Lee-Jackson Elementary functions as a vital educational hub committed to preparing its young learners for future success within the Mathews community and beyond.
318
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (80.2 %)
  • Black
    26 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mathews County Public Schools
Phone: (804)725-2580
Website: http://www.mathews.k12.va.us/ljes/Index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 27
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 69
Gender Ratio