- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Matthews, MO
Matthews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Matthews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290000401486
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthews Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
Matthews Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Madrid Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290000401486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Matthews Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290000401486 · Matthews, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (361 students)
Matthews Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Matthews Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
361 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
276 students
- New Madrid Ele
New Madrid Elementary
250 students
- Lilbourn Eleme
Lilbourn Elementary
233 students
- This school 139
Matthews Elementary
139 students
What this shows Matthews Elementary reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthews Elementary compares
Matthews Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Matthews Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for New Madrid Co. R-I reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthews Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Madrid Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lilbourn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthews Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthews Elementary
How many students attend Matthews Elementary?
Matthews Elementary has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Matthews, MO. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthews Elementary?
100.0% of students at Matthews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Matthews Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Matthews, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthews Elementary?
Matthews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in New Madrid Co. R-I?
Besides Matthews Elementary, New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central High School (361 students), Central Middle School (276 students), and New Madrid Elementary (250 students). See the New Madrid Co. R-I district page for the complete list.