J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in BOCA RATON, FL with about 964 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 77 teachers, J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

J.C. Mitchell Elementary School is a public school located in Boca Raton, Florida, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Palm Beach County School District, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging students to develop social-emotional skills, often highlighting character education and extracurricular opportunities that cater to a wide range of student interests.

The campus itself serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, J.C. Mitchell aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its dedication to maintaining high academic expectations while providing the necessary resources for students of all backgrounds to thrive in an inclusive and collaborative setting.

For more information, contact J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (561) 750-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2470 NW 5TH AVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-8205
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J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOCA RATON, FL with about 964 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
964
Teachers:
77
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 964 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.3%
White
35.2%
Black or African American
18.3%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.