Mitchell Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mitchell Elementary School, located at 1728 S 23rd St in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the South Side neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant cultural composition of the surrounding area. As part of the largest school district in the state, Mitchell Elementary is dedicated to providing foundational education that emphasizes core academics while fostering a supportive environment for children in their formative primary school years.

The school operates with a focus on student growth and community engagement, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, Mitchell Elementary integrates essential literacy and numeracy instruction with social-emotional learning to help students navigate their educational journey. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment opportunities, or extracurricular offerings can find more detailed information through the official Milwaukee Public Schools website at [milwaukee.k12.wi.us](http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

597

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	479
Black	74
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
479 (80.2%)
Black
74 (12.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.4%)
White
11 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)902-8100
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 52

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mitchell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	74
Grade 8	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mitchell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	43.9%
Male	335	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)