Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matthews Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 738 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Matthews Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthews Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Matthews Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?
738 students attend Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Matthews Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Elementary School?
Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Matthews Elementary School part of?
Matthews Elementary is a great school with dedicated teachers and wonderful students. The school is an old and doesn't have the bells and whistles of newer facilities but that can't be helped. Unfortunately it is currently without a principal as she's moved to a new school. However, ME hasn't missed a beat while CMS interviews for a new leader. My child has been there 3 years and has never had more than 20 children in her class. The comments about discipline issues are a joke to me, imagine blaming other children for your child's bad behavior? I find that there are some very entitled parents who act as if the world should revolve around their child...I've seen countless examples. My daughter is thriving, well behaved, getting a great education, loves going to school every day and is very proud to be a Stinger.
- Posted by Parent - Lacey
18/20/2019
Please replace the school principal , she needs to learn better communication skills. I didn''t think principals were supposed to take part in the political realm.. especially for a public school where there is no pay to play. Maybe I should have donated a bench and then I might be heard!
- Posted by Parent - Colleen
26/22/2015
The above comment is completely on track. This school is WAY over crowded. Discipline problems are a major issue. My child was performing above average until starting at this school. Within 3 months we saw a compete backslide in our child's reading and writing abilities, as well as, modeling of unacceptable behavior learned by unadjusted peers. The teachers for the most part are dedicated, but simply cannot do thier best given the fact that they have no support. The principal is completely unapproachable.
- Posted by Parent - minae
23/19/2015
Over crowded school with too many administration problems to list. Teachers are wonderful but not supported ( no teachers assistants even though some class student teacher ratios are as high as 28:1). If you have a child that is gifted or ahead, they will not thrive at this school as teachers must focus their attention and energy on students who have discipline problems leaving the gifted students to fall through the cracks. Lets not EVEN discuss the ineffective communication skills of the
administration. I applied for the lottery in hopes of getting my child out of there. If you can afford private school run don't walk away!
- Posted by Parent - neena
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 738 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
