MATTHEWS ELEM.

422 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Matthews Elementary is a public school located in Grain Valley, Missouri, serving students within the Grain Valley R-V School District. As part of a growing suburban community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment designed to foster foundational learning for young students in the area.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic development, aligning with the broader mission of the Grain Valley R-V School District to prepare students for future success. For families or community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, upcoming events, or district policies, the official website at [www.gvr5.net](http://www.gvr5.net) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

422

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATTHEWS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	43
Black	44
Asian	2
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	3

White
297 (70.4%)
Black
44 (10.4%)
Hispanic
43 (10.2%)
Two or More
33 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (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:	GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Phone:	(816)229-4870
Website:	http://grainvalleyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 71

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 85