Below Average
#1852 of 2,221 schools in MO
Matthews Elem.
Elementary School · Grain Valley R-v · Grain Valley, MO
A Grain Valley R-v elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
- Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthews Elem. score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Matthews Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,412/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grain Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,074
Median home value
$284,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sni-a-bar Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Prairie Branch Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Stony Point Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| James Walker Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grain Valley R-v
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matthews Elem. is listed in GRAIN VALLEY R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthews Elem.
Matthews Elem. is a public elementary school in Grain Valley, MO, part of Grain Valley R-v, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthews Elem.
What grades does Matthews Elem. serve?
Matthews Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Matthews Elem.?
Matthews Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthews Elem. rank in MO?
Matthews Elem. ranks #1,852 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Matthews Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Matthews Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Matthews Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthews Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Matthews Elem. a charter school?
No, Matthews Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthews Elem. a Title I school?
No, Matthews Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matthews Elem.?
39.2% of students at Matthews Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (816) 229-4870
- Area population (ZIP 64029)
- 21,643
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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