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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
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 #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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