WILLIAM MITCHELL
William Mitchell is a public elementary school that is part of the Needham school district, located in Needham, MA with about 498 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, William Mitchell has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
The William Mitchell Elementary School, located at 187 Brookline Street in Needham, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Needham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and character.
Beyond the classroom, Mitchell Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school utilizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Needham community. With a focus on critical thinking, creativity, and digital citizenship, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing neighborhood setting.
For more information, contact William Mitchell at (781) 455-0466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
WILLIAM MITCHELL is a public school in Needham, MA with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Needham
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 30.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- 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 498 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM MITCHELL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Asian
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.