Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646

mitchell.ccboe.com/

663 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

663

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	79
Black	161
Asian	9
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (51.3%)
Black
161 (24.3%)
Hispanic
79 (11.9%)
Two or More
71 (10.7%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)934-4687
Website:	http://mitchell.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	49%
Male	338	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)