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Elementary· 11 schools in district

MATHEWS ELEM.

605 South Gregg Road, NIXA, MO 65714Nixa Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
453
Students
Total enrolled
$11,945
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 453 students in grades KG–04 in NIXA, Missouri.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,945 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MATHEWS ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in NIXA, Missouri, serving grades KG–04 with 453 students. The district invests $11,945 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MATHEWS ELEM.

453
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution209 male · 244 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 141 students
Student Composition
84%
8%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292253001651

Academic Outcomes at MATHEWS ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65714

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,945Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,945
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,256
Student Support$2,270
Administration$1,433
Operations$1,792
Other$1,194
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,945 spent per student, an estimated $5,292 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
50%
State government
40.0%
Local (property tax)
49.9%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HIGH POINTE ELEM.CENTURY ELEM.JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVERESPY ELEM.
↓
Middle
NIXA JUNIOR HIGHSUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLNICHOLAS A. INMAN INTERMEDIATE
↓
High School
NIXA HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyChristian County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNixa Public Schools →
Phone: (417)724-6520
NCES ID: 292253001651
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NIXA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nixa Public Schools
High
NIXA HIGH
1,957 students · 09–12
● 48 opp24% FRL
Mid
NIXA JUNIOR HIGH
1,067 students · 07–08
● 48 opp29% FRL
Elem
HIGH POINTE ELEM.
619 students · KG–04
● 48 opp40% FRL
Elem
CENTURY ELEM.
619 students · KG–04
● 48 opp30% FRL
Elem
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER
487 students · KG–06
● 48 opp19% FRL
Mid
SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
483 students · 04–06
● 48 opp29% FRL
Elem
ESPY ELEM.
400 students · KG–04
● 48 opp43% FRL
Mid
NICHOLAS A. INMAN INTERMEDIATE
383 students · 05–06
● 48 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
605 South Gregg Road, NIXA, MO 65714
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.