Matoaca Elementary

6627 River Rd
South Chesterfield, VA 23803

619 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matoaca Elementary School, located in South Chesterfield, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their full academic potential. With a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside personal development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by building a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Matoaca Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The faculty and staff prioritize the partnership between the school and families, often hosting programs and events that encourage parental involvement. By emphasizing character education and creating a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to help students become well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

619

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matoaca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	52
Black	210
Asian	2
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
316 (51.1 %)
Black
210 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (8.4 %)
Two or More
37 (6.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)590-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
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 25

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 98