MATHEWS ELEM.

www.helenmathewselementary.net

457 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Helen Mathews Elementary, located at 605 South Gregg Road in Nixa, Missouri, is a dedicated primary educational institution within the Nixa Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its strong emphasis on excellence and community involvement, Mathews Elementary strives to provide a supportive foundation for young learners, preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is well-integrated into the Nixa community, maintaining a focus on building partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides resources and updates to ensure clear communication with parents, reflecting a commitment to transparency and parental involvement in the educational process. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and a welcoming school culture, Helen Mathews Elementary works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive during their foundational years.

457

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATHEWS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	33
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	44

White
371 (81.2%)
Two or More
44 (9.6%)
Hispanic
33 (7.2%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Nixa Public Schools
Phone:	(417)724-6520
Website:	http://www.helenmathewselementary.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
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 77

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 98