Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell Elementary School serves the northern part of the Golden, CO school district, covering an area of approximately 90.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Together we connect today to transform tomorrow.
School Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mitchell Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelton Elementary School, Fairmount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
478 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell Elementary School part of?
Mitchell Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mitchell Elementary School located?
Mitchell Elementary School is located in the Canyon Point And Trip Ranch neighborhood of Golden, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Canyon Point And Trip Ranch.
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