Mitchell Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Mitchell Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
243 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mitchell Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.

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