Mitchellville Elementary School

308 Elm Ave Nw
Mitchellville, IA 50169
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mitchellville Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 1% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mitchellville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Mitchellville Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Mitchellville Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchellville Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#6 out of 1221 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
64%
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85-89%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
87%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitchellville Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchellville Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Mitchellville Elementary School?
227 students attend Mitchellville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mitchellville Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchellville Elementary School?
Mitchellville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchellville Elementary School offer ?
Mitchellville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchellville Elementary School part of?
Mitchellville Elementary School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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