Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell Elementary School serves the eastern part of Tulsa, OK, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school from the zone's edge, extending up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1582 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #1582 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tulsa Legacy Elementary School, Bixby North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
332 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mitchell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the McKinley neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in McKinley.
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