Matthews Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Matthews, North Carolina 28105 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#196 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#16394 of 50,301 nationally
About Matthews Elementary
Matthews Elementary is a public elementary located in Matthews, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 726 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 196th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 726.
There are 14 schools in Matthews; Matthews Elementary ranks 8th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Matthews Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Matthews Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crestdale Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students · 1.8 km away
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students · 2.2 km away
Levine Middle College High Sch
Matthews · Public high · Grades 11–13
216 students · 2.9 km away
Butler High School
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students · 3.0 km away
Providence High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,167 students · 3.7 km away
Matthews Charter Academy
Matthews · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students · 4.1 km away
Socrates Academy
Matthews · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,039 students · 4.5 km away
Mint Hill Elementary School
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
864 students · 4.8 km away
Charlotte Secondary
Charlotte · Charter high · Grades 6–12
157 students · 4.9 km away
Mint Hill Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
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728 students
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729 students
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730 students
Weatherstone Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
North Ridge Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Lake Myra Elementary
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722 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matthews Elementary a good school?
Matthews Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #196 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Matthews Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Matthews Elementary ranks #196 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #16394 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Matthews Elementary?
Matthews Elementary had 726 students in 2025.
Is Matthews Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Matthews Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Matthews Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matthews Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.