A+
Matthews Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
206 Story St, Matthews, MO 63867 · (573) 471-0077 · Part of New Madrid County R-I School District
Students
139
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Matthews Elementary
- School Grade A+: near the top of Missouri’s public schools
- Math proficiency 49 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 39 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency84.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts84.5%
State average 45.2%
Location
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206 Story St, Matthews
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K12
Kindergarten22
Grade 118
Grade 221
Grade 314
Grade 424
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
148’20
148’21
141’22
144’23
139’24
Down 6.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 87%Black 6%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.