Matthews Elementary School in Matthews, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Matthews Elementary School is a suburban public school in Matthews, North Carolina that is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. It serves 728 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 51 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

728 Students

49 Teachers

200 E McDowell St

Matthews, NC 28105 View local requests

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/matthewses

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Matthews Elementary School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Matthews Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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