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Matthews Elementary School

Northport, Alabama · Grades PreK to 4 · Tuscaloosa County

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About Matthews Elementary School

Located in Northport, Alabama, Matthews Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. Enrollment was 401 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Northport. There are about 15.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (26.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Tuscaloosa County. Within 5 miles there are 28 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 36 schools in Tuscaloosa County.

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School facts

Address	1225 Rice Mine Road, Northport, AL 35476
Phone	(205) 342-2654
School district	Tuscaloosa County
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	401
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26.2
Students per teacher	15.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Tuscaloosa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010339001283). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

CollinsRiverside Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Northport · 0.1 mi The Capitol SchoolPrivate, Church of God · Grades PreK to 12Tuscaloosa, AL · 1 mi Lloyd Wood Education CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 12Northport · 1 mi Echols Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Northport · 1 mi Crestmont Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Northport · 1.4 mi Central Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tuscaloosa, AL · 1.5 mi Westlawn Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tuscaloosa, AL · 1.6 mi North River Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Tuscaloosa, AL · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Matthews Elementary School serve?

Matthews Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Matthews Elementary School?

Matthews Elementary School reported 401 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary School?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 401 students and 26.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Matthews Elementary School a public or charter school?

Matthews Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Matthews Elementary School in?

Matthews Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/tuscaloosa-county/

Where is Matthews Elementary School located?

Matthews Elementary School is at 1225 Rice Mine Road, Northport, AL 35476. The phone number is (205) 342-2654.

How many other schools are near Matthews Elementary School?

There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Matthews Elementary School in our directory.