Mitchell Elementary School

200 Rubey Drive
Golden, CO 80403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 519 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 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Mitchell Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Mitchell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#47 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mitchell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mitchell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Mitchell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mitchell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #47 out of 1,779 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 Fairmount Elementary School, Shelton Elementary School, Kyffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
519 students attend Mitchell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mitchell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mitchell Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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