MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mitchell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atwater Elementary school district, located in Atwater, CA with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Mitchell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mitchell Elementary School, located at 1761 Grove Ave. in Atwater, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Atwater Elementary School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. The school plays a vital role in the local community by providing a structured setting where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and social skills during their formative years.
The school is characterized by its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population in the Central Valley. By offering a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, Mitchell Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. With its central location in Atwater, the school functions as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure a safe and encouraging atmosphere that promotes student growth and achievement.
For more information, contact Mitchell Elementary at (209) 357-6112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atwater, CA 95301-3537
(209) 357-6112
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atwater, CA with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atwater Elementary
- Total Students:
- 577
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 577 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.3%
- White
- 13.9%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.