A J Mitchell Elementary School

ajmitchell.nusd.k12.az.us/

314 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A.J. Mitchell Elementary School is a public school located in Nogales, Arizona, serving students within the Nogales Unified School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school is committed to implementing standard curriculum goals while preparing children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, A.J. Mitchell Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the involvement of families in the educational process. By utilizing its resources and location on North Bautista Street, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. For those looking to learn more about specific programs, school events, or administrative policies, the school maintains an official website that serves as a primary resource for parents and community members.

314

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A J Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	313
Asian	1

Hispanic
313 (99.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Nogales Unified District (4457)
Phone:	(520)287-0840
Website:	http://ajmitchell.nusd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 58