Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1054 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
188 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mitchell Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Charleston, SC. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside.
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