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Matthews Elementary

Summary:

Matthews Elementary is a public elementary school located in Grain Valley, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the Grain Valley R-V school district, which is ranked 71 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Matthews Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 201 out of 865 Missouri elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 522 out of 906 in 2023-2024, the school performs better in certain student subgroups. In 2018-2019, the school ranked 24 out of 120 Missouri elementary schools for its Hispanic student population, with a 4-star rating. However, the school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, Matthews Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Matthews Elementary's performance is generally lower than the Grain Valley R-V schools, such as Stony Point Elementary, Prairie Branch Elementary, and Sni-A-Bar Elementary, in terms of state assessment scores and statewide rankings. However, Matthews Elementary performs better than some of the nearby Blue Springs R-IV schools, such as James Lewis Elementary, James Walker Elementary, William Bryant Elementary, and Daniel Young Elementary, in serving its low-socioeconomic student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 144 McQuerry Rd
       Grain Valley, MO  64029-0304

(816) 229-4870

District: Grain Valley R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
522nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,693 Help


Students who attend Matthews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Grain Valley North Middle School
High:    Grain Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
10.5%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Compare Details Matthews Elementary ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Grain Valley R-V School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Matthews Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Grain Valley R-V School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matthews Elementary is $10,693, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Grain Valley R-V School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Matthews Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Matthews Elementary 522nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Matthews Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Grain Valley R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Grain Valley R-V 71st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Matthews Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.61 380th 1074 64.6%
2007 70.03 233rd 1080 78.4%
2008 77.76 163rd 1084 85.0%
2009 73.42 214th 1053 79.7%
2010 58.97 420th 1066 60.6%
2011 70.90 257th 1088 76.4%
2012 66.38 346th 1085 68.1%
2013 54.61 521st 1108 53.0%
2014 62.86 375th 1089 65.6%
2015 77.03 210th 1058 80.2%
2016 74.82 201st 865 76.8%
2017 66.42 340th 1032 67.1%
2018 56.82 441st 1045 57.8%
2019 59.77 402nd 1052 61.8%
2021 72.21 219th 901 75.7%
2022 64.20 316th 908 65.2%
2023 45.22 505th 898 43.8%
2024 43.68 522nd 906 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 596th 887 32.8%
2019 62.30 260th 907 71.3%
2022 57.84 173rd 532 67.5%
2023 52.92 253rd 611 58.6%
2024 64.61 153rd 625 75.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.81 24th 120 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 515th 898 42.7%
2019 54.40 388th 917 57.7%
2021 58.00 279th 691 59.6%
2022 52.41 311th 675 53.9%
2023 33.31 465th 673 30.9%
2024 34.37 458th 668 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Matthews Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 419 419
1992 440 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 365 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 381 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 424 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 424 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 439 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 342 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 378 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 389 6 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 424 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 503 5 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 503 5 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 517 11 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 522 13 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2006 383 18 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 427 17 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 297 13 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 320 23 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 319 25 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 315 16 2 25 0 0 3 0 361
2012 304 11 3 24 0 0 12 0 354
2013 312 12 2 24 0 0 21 0 371
2014 396 12 1 28 0 5 29 0 471
2015 365 10 0 38 2 3 27 0 445
2016 369 11 0 38 2 4 19 0 443
2017 380 11 0 42 1 3 29 0 466
2018 411 16 3 39 1 3 29 0 502
2019 417 13 0 42 0 2 36 0 510
2020 310 20 1 35 0 2 32 0 400
2021 279 26 2 43 1 2 22 0 375
2022 283 27 2 38 0 2 25 0 377
2023 279 29 3 40 0 3 26 0 380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Matthews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 419 21.8 19.2 n/a
1992 441 22.0 20.0 23.4
1993 366 18.1 20.2 26.8
1994 382 20.2 18.9 31.7
1995 429 21.8 19.7 27.7
1996 429 21.8 19.7 27.7
1997 447 25.1 17.8 11.6
1998 349 21.6 16.2 11.5
1999 388 23.2 16.7 12.4
2000 403 24.6 16.4 12.9
2001 435 26.6 16.4 14.5
2002 523 31.5 16.6 15.5
2003 523 31.5 16.6 15.5
2004 548 35.0 15.7 21
2005 553 39.5 14.0 21.7
2006 411 31.5 13.0 21.7
2007 460 29.5 15.6 23
2008 328 28.2 11.6 27.1
2009 365 26.2 13.9 23.3
2010 366 26.7 13.7 33.1
2011 361 24.1 14.9 29.1
2012 354 24.4 14.4 32.5
2013 371 24.1 15.3 33.2
2014 471 30.0 15.7 39.7
2015 445 29.0 15.3 39.8
2016 443 31.0 14.2 26.9
2017 466 36.5 12.7 30.9
2018 502 42.1 11.9 31.5
2019 510 40.3 12.6 39
2020 400 34.2 11.6 40.8
2021 375 34.3 10.9 28.5
2022 377 30.0 12.5 19.4
2023 380 33.2 11.4 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Matthews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 419 21.8 19.2 n/a
1992 441 22.0 20.0 23.4
1993 366 18.1 20.2 26.8
1994 382 20.2 18.9 31.7
1995 429 21.8 19.7 27.7
1996 429 21.8 19.7 27.7
1997 447 25.1 17.8 11.6
1998 349 21.6 16.2 11.5
1999 388 23.2 16.7 12.4
2000 403 24.6 16.4 12.9
2001 435 26.6 16.4 14.5
2002 523 31.5 16.6 15.5
2003 523 31.5 16.6 15.5
2004 548 35.0 15.7 21
2005 553 39.5 14.0 21.7
2006 411 31.5 13.0 21.7
2007 460 29.5 15.6 23
2008 328 28.2 11.6 27.1
2009 365 26.2 13.9 23.3
2010 366 26.7 13.7 33.1
2011 361 24.1 14.9 29.1
2012 354 24.4 14.4 32.5
2013 371 24.1 15.3 33.2
2014 471 30.0 15.7 39.7
2015 445 29.0 15.3 39.8
2016 443 31.0 14.2 26.9
2017 466 36.5 12.7 30.9
2018 502 42.1 11.9 31.5
2019 510 40.3 12.6 39
2020 400 34.2 11.6 40.8
2021 375 34.3 10.9 28.5
2022 377 30.0 12.5 19.4
2023 380 33.2 11.4 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Matthews Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $98 (1.1%) $8,729 (98.9%) $8,827
2020 $106 (1.1%) $9,898 (98.9%) $10,004
2021 $1,025 (9.7%) $9,491 (90.3%) $10,516
2022 $563 (5.3%) $10,130 (94.7%) $10,693

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matthews Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 402nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 505th of 898 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matthews Elementary)52.840.3
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)49.440.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Matthews Elementary)5429.9
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)48.242
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matthews Elementary)53.145.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)58.950
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Matthews Elementary)54.748.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)61.954.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Matthews Elementary)4438.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grain Valley R-V)42.744.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Matthews Elementary)4731.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Grain Valley R-V)41.438.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Matthews Elementary)4540
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grain Valley R-V)47.747.7
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students510380
 25.5%
African American1329
 123.1%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic4240
 4.8%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White417279
 33.1%
Two or More Races3626
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%39.5%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Matthews Elementary

Students at Matthews Elementary are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Matthews Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grain Valley North Middle School
High : Grain Valley High

Matthews Elementary ranks 522nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Matthews Elementary.


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