Mitchell Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

519

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	39
Black	3
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
444 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
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:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5874
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 78

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 89