Mitchell-neilson Primary (Closed 2015)

1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mitchell-neilson Primary serves 330 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
20%
21%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mitchell-neilson Primary?
330 students attend Mitchell-neilson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mitchell-neilson Primary students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell-neilson Primary?
Mitchell-neilson Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell-neilson Primary offer ?
Mitchell-neilson Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mitchell-neilson Primary part of?
Mitchell-neilson Primary is part of Murfreesboro School District.

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