Mitchell Elementary School

mitchell.amescsd.org

314 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mitchell Elementary School, located at 3521 Jewel Drive in Ames, Iowa, is part of the Ames Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, Mitchell Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to support student growth. With a focus on providing personalized instruction, Mitchell Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner. The school's resources and community-centered approach help create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their ongoing educational journey.

314

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	72
Black	55
Asian	15
Two or More	23

White
149 (47.5%)
Hispanic
72 (22.9%)
Black
55 (17.5%)
Two or More
23 (7.3%)
Asian
15 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)239-3775
Website:	http://mitchell.amescsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 66

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mitchell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mitchell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	46.5%
Male	168	53.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th