MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

District Overview
Situated at 1819 19th Avenue in Mitchell, Nebraska, Mitchell Public Schools operates as an active, independent public school district serving the broader Scottsbluff metropolitan region. Set within a distant rural community setting, the district manages three operational schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently serving a student body of 655 pupils—comprising 342 male and 313 female learners—the district offers a structured, close-knit environment designed to foster academic development and community connection throughout every stage of a student's academic journey.

The student population at Mitchell Public Schools reflects the local demographics of western Nebraska, encompassing 493 White students, 139 Hispanic students, and 20 students of two or more races, along with American Indian and Black student representation. To support these learners, the district maintains a strong staffing structure totaling nearly 199 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes 101 FTE teachers, 22 FTE instructional aides, and more than 75 FTE support staff members. This robust educator-to-student ratio ensures that classrooms receive attentive instruction while establishing a well-supported educational infrastructure for families, students, and educational researchers alike.
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Total Schools
655
Total Students
101.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Demographic Student Count
White493
Hispanic139
Black2
Two or More20
American Indian1
  • White
    493 (75.3%)
  • Hispanic
    139 (21.2%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:3
Students:655*
Teachers (FTE):101.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Found 3 Schools