MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in GOLDEN, CO with about 576 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 in Golden, Colorado, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco), the school is known for being an integral part of the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It benefits from its scenic location near the foothills, which often integrates into the school's culture of outdoor appreciation and community involvement.
The school focuses on a balanced curriculum that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and the development of core foundational skills. Mitchell Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, both of which work together to foster a strong sense of school spirit and engagement. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various enrichment programs, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to be curious, responsible, and compassionate learners.
For more information, contact MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-5874 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GOLDEN, CO 80403-2453
(303) 982-5874
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in GOLDEN, CO with about 576 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 576
- Teachers:
- 26.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 576 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.