Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. C. Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 740 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. C. Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
740 students attend J. C. Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of J. C. Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does J. C. Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. C. Mitchell Elementary School part of?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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