MITCHELL COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mitchell County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mitchell County school district, located in Baconton, GA with about 368 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Mitchell County 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.
Mitchell County Elementary School, located on Georgia Highway 93 in Baconton, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mitchell County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. By providing a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental skills, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the Baconton community, acting as a hub for student growth and extracurricular engagement. The staff is committed to cultivating a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and social-emotional learning. Through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the local community, Mitchell County Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students and ensure that each child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Mitchell County Elementary School at (229) 336-2118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 336-2118
MITCHELL COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baconton, GA with about 368 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mitchell County
- Total Students:
- 368
- Teachers:
- 30.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 368 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MITCHELL COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.8%
- White
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.