ROBERT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Robert Mitchell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 385 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Robert Mitchell Elementary School 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.
Robert Mitchell Elementary School, located on Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada, is a public school serving students in the Washoe County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the Sparks community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth and core literacy and mathematical skills.
Beyond the classroom, Robert Mitchell Elementary is known for its role as a community hub that prioritizes inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically offers various programs intended to assist families and enrich the student experience, reflecting the district’s commitment to equity and academic success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing campus culture, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Robert Mitchell Elementary School at (775) 353-5590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5590
ROBERT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, NV with about 385 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washoe County
- Total Students:
- 385
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 385 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.5%
- White
- 23.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.