St Matthews Elementary

598 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

St. Matthews Elementary School, located on Browns Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent public school serving the local St. Matthews community. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a structured curriculum that supports diverse learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, St. Matthews Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and fostering a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

598

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Matthews Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	113
Black	145
Asian	20
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (47.0%)
Black
145 (24.2%)
Hispanic
113 (18.9%)
Two or More
36 (6.0%)
Asian
20 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8321
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St Matthews Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St Matthews Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	50.8%
Male	294	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)