Matthews Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/matthewsES

726 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Matthews Elementary School, located in the historic heart of Matthews, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is known for its traditional neighborhood feel, operating as a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and strong parent-teacher partnerships. As a public institution, it draws from the surrounding suburban area and is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Matthews Elementary focuses on fostering an inclusive and collaborative school culture. The school leverages its historic location to integrate community involvement into its programs, often benefiting from active PTA support and various extracurricular initiatives. By prioritizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a stable and community-focused pillar of the Matthews town landscape.

726

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthews Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	125
Black	86
Asian	26
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
445 (61.3%)
Hispanic
125 (17.2%)
Black
86 (11.8%)
Two or More
43 (5.9%)
Asian
26 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3940
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/matthewsES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 123

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Matthews Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Matthews Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.7%
Male	380	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)