L. B. Williams Elementary - 03

1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301

www.mitchellschools.org

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

L. B. Williams Elementary School is a public institution located in Mitchell, South Dakota, serving students in the Mitchell School District. Situated at 1420 W University Blvd, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its elementary-aged students. As part of the Mitchell community, the school emphasizes fundamental academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for success in their future middle and high school years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mitchell School District, which prioritizes student-centered instruction, staff professional development, and community involvement. Families and community members can access the school's official website at http://www.mitchellschools.org to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. L. B. Williams Elementary maintains a commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with a nurturing school culture.

436

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	46
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	28

White
338 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.6 %)
American Indian
28 (6.4 %)
Two or More
17 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mitchell School District 17-2
Phone:	(605)995-3090
Website:	http://www.mitchellschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 72