WALTER J. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charles County Public Schools school district, located in La Plata, MD with about 698 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School, located in La Plata, Maryland, is a key part of the Charles County Public Schools system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern educational practices, technology integration, and collaborative teaching methods to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.
Beyond academics, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school actively works to create an inclusive culture where students, staff, and families work together to support a positive school climate. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and responsibility among its student body, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive within the La Plata community.
For more information, contact Walter J. Mitchell Elementary at (301) 934-4687 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Plata, MD 20646-3916
(301) 934-4687
http://www2.ccboe.com/mitchell
WALTER J. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in La Plata, MD with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charles County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 698
- Teachers:
- 38.03
- 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 698 students
- White
- 64.2%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.