Mitchell Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/rames.asp

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mitchell Elementary School is a public school located in Gadsden, Alabama, serving students within the Gadsden City School District. Situated on Noccalula Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall well-being of its young student body. As part of the broader Gadsden City system, the school aims to prepare students for academic success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes essential skills in core subject areas.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the Gadsden area. Through its official webpage hosted by the school district, Mitchell Elementary provides parents and community members with resources to stay connected, including information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, the school strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where elementary-aged children can thrive both socially and academically.

255

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	18
Black	62
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
161 (63.1 %)
Black
62 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (7.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-2711
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/rames.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 41