Mitchell Elementary

188 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary, located at 2 Perry Street in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic and community-focused school situated within the Charleston County School District. Serving students in the downtown area, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood and often serves as a focal point for community engagement. It operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body, often emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive learning environment.

As an urban elementary school, Mitchell is known for its efforts to bridge equity gaps and provide personalized instruction to help students thrive. The school leverages its historic location to foster partnerships with nearby organizations and community members, which helps enrich the educational experience through mentorship and extracurricular opportunities. With a mission centered on student success and character development, Mitchell Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for middle school and beyond while maintaining the traditions and values of the vibrant Charleston peninsula community.
188
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic5
Black167
Two or More10
  • Black
    167 (88.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.3%)
  • White
    6 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.7%)
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: Charleston 01
Phone: (843)724-7261
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mitchell Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten25
Kindergarten24
Grade 128
Grade 221
Grade 330
Grade 417
Grade 543
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mitchell Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7841.5%
Male11058.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)