Matthews Elementary School

matthewselementary.tcss.net

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Matthews Elementary School, located on Rice Mine Road in Northport, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution within the Tuscaloosa County School System. The school serves a diverse student population, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for future success, encouraging them to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

Beyond its core academic mission, Matthews Elementary is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive culture that values parent and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded development. With a focus on modern educational practices and a collaborative atmosphere, Matthews Elementary seeks to provide a safe and nurturing foundation where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

401

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthews Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	139
Black	231
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
231 (57.6%)
Hispanic
139 (34.7%)
White
25 (6.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Tuscaloosa County
Phone:	(205)342-2654
Website:	http://matthewselementary.tcss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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 17

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 77