Matt Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/matt

1,171 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matt Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the Forsyth County School District and serves students in the northwestern portion of the county. As a foundational pillar of its local community, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students to become lifelong learners by providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

In addition to its academic programs, Matt Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school utilizes a variety of resources and technology to enhance the learning experience, ensuring that students remain engaged and well-prepared for middle school transitions. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to celebrate student achievements and address the individual needs of every child, helping them reach their full potential within the Forsyth County school system.

1,171

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	120
Black	30
Asian	311
Two or More	52
American Indian	6

White
652 (55.7%)
Asian
311 (26.6%)
Hispanic
120 (10.2%)
Two or More
52 (4.4%)
Black
30 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)

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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(678)455-4500
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/matt
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 24

Kindergarten 174

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 193

Grade 3 200

Grade 4 219

Grade 5 203