Mitchell Elementary

www.aesd.edu

553 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

553

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	456
Black	3
Asian	28
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
456 (82.5 %)
White
52 (9.4 %)
Asian
28 (5.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Atwater Elementary
Phone:	(209)357-6112
Website:	http://www.aesd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 101

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 82