Billy Mitchell Elementary

mitchell.lawndalesd.net/

440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Billy Mitchell Elementary School is a public school located in Lawndale, California, and is part of the Lawndale Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a smaller school district, the campus often benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student success.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic challenges by adhering to state standards while offering a variety of learning opportunities. Through its website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents, providing resources, calendar updates, and information regarding district initiatives. By fostering an inclusive environment, Billy Mitchell Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills, character, and confidence needed to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

440

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Billy Mitchell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	341
Black	43
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
341 (77.5 %)
Black
43 (9.8 %)
Two or More
22 (5.0 %)
Asian
14 (3.2 %)
White
12 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lawndale Elementary
Phone:	(310)676-6140
Website:	http://mitchell.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 132

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 71