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Matthews Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
200 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105 · (980) 343-3940 · Part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Students
726
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Matthews Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 13.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 47.2%
Location
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200 E McDowell St, Matthews
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten123
Grade 1108
Grade 2122
Grade 3116
Grade 4126
Grade 5131
Enrollment over time
843’20
827’21
809’22
738’23
726’24
Down 13.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 61%Hispanic 17%Black 12%Two or more races 6%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
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.