Mitchell Elementary School

Summary:

Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gadsden, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 255. The school is part of the Gadsden City School District, which is ranked 95 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mitchell Elementary consistently outperforms the Gadsden City and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.68% of 3rd-grade students at Mitchell Elementary were proficient or better in English, compared to 54.44% in Gadsden City and 62.8% statewide. The school's performance is also impressive given its relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gaston Elementary and Highland Elementary, both in the Etowah County district, Mitchell Elementary consistently outperforms its peers.

Mitchell Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (63.14%) and Hispanic (7.06%) students compared to the Gadsden City average, is also noteworthy. The school's strong academic performance for its African American students, who ranked 30th out of 427 Alabama elementary schools in 2022-2023, indicates a focus on equity and inclusion. While the school's overall performance is excellent, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as the performance of special education students and science scores, which, while still above the district and state averages, could be an area of focus for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Noccalula Rd
       Gadsden, AL  35904-3305


(256) 546-2711

District: Gadsden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,237 Help


Students who attend Mitchell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sansom Middle School
High:    Gadsden City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
African American:
24.9%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary School ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), African American (24.9%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Gadsden City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Elementary School is $8,237, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Gadsden City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Elementary School 227th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Mitchell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gadsden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City 95th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mitchell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.13 39th 623 93.7%
2005 76.73 112th 688 83.7%
2006 72.69 133rd 689 80.7%
2007 69.10 191st 698 72.6%
2008 54.62 329th 698 52.9%
2009 53.68 354th 696 49.1%
2010 50.96 401st 704 43.0%
2011 64.47 270th 709 61.9%
2012 58.10 347th 696 50.1%
2013 61.52 298th 696 57.2%
2014 69.37 178th 695 74.4%
2015 75.47 144th 691 79.2%
2016 76.39 134th 691 80.6%
2017 77.23 135th 688 80.4%
2018 70.21 195th 680 71.3%
2019 75.71 134th 681 80.3%
2021 57.44 274th 692 60.4%
2022 79.14 121st 687 82.4%
2023 74.12 157th 680 76.9%
2024 64.28 227th 684 66.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.78 141st 344 59.0%
2019 60.86 111th 392 71.7%
2021 21.01 357th 398 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.86 99th 567 82.5%
2018 65.52 190th 651 70.8%
2019 83.24 50th 649 92.3%
2021 72.79 129th 653 80.2%
2022 89.43 29th 651 95.5%
2023 86.61 35th 623 94.4%
2024 69.63 164th 670 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.28 185th 639 71.0%
2018 59.36 275th 640 57.0%
2019 71.61 150th 646 76.8%
2021 58.06 261st 656 60.2%
2022 71.62 157th 656 76.1%
2023 72.72 157th 645 75.7%
2024 67.37 193rd 650 70.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.07 80th 639 87.5%
2018 80.25 110th 650 83.1%
2019 75.63 121st 650 81.4%
2021 53.74 298th 669 55.5%
2022 83.69 86th 669 87.1%
2023 71.45 163rd 649 74.9%
2024 57.37 282nd 655 56.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.71 53rd 336 84.2%
2018 77.69 61st 423 85.6%
2019 88.23 29th 426 93.2%
2021 59.36 135th 426 68.3%
2022 81.68 44th 426 89.7%
2023 85.56 30th 427 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mitchell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.69 126th 369 65.9%
2018 50.40 251st 508 50.6%
2019 63.01 161st 529 69.6%
2021 48.20 261st 539 51.6%
2022 69.39 132nd 540 75.6%
2023 64.38 166th 528 68.6%
2024 51.84 257th 535 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mitchell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 266 266
1989 288 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 336 38 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 322 37 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 316 37 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1993 337 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 337 22 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 314 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 314 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 292 81 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 290 115 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 281 136 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 257 108 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 254 95 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 267 83 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 267 83 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 276 101 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 264 114 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 284 112 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 298 114 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 310 106 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 292 101 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 295 94 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 292 94 1 4 1 0 0 0 392
2012 306 97 1 3 0 0 0 0 407
2013 295 92 2 6 3 0 3 0 401
2014 304 100 2 4 3 0 11 0 424
2015 273 79 2 4 1 0 11 0 370
2016 276 96 1 3 1 0 6 0 383
2017 266 99 2 8 3 0 6 0 384
2018 240 86 2 15 3 0 7 0 353
2019 246 96 2 13 3 0 10 0 370
2020 215 82 2 10 3 0 10 0 322
2021 207 73 1 12 2 0 12 0 307
2022 176 59 1 16 0 0 14 1 267
2023 161 62 2 18 0 0 12 0 255
2024 168 70 1 23 0 0 19 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mitchell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.0 20.4 0
1989 324 15.0 21.6 n/a
1990 374 16.0 23.3 0
1991 359 18.0 19.9 n/a
1992 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1993 366 19.0 19.3 n/a
1994 361 21.4 16.9 n/a
1995 353 20.4 17.3 n/a
1996 353 20.4 17.3 n/a
1997 374 21.7 17.2 17.4
1998 409 23.3 17.6 23
1999 420 25.0 16.8 34.5
2000 367 24.0 15.3 34.6
2001 350 22.0 15.9 34.3
2002 351 21.7 16.2 28.8
2003 351 21.7 16.2 28.8
2004 382 22.3 17.1 35.1
2005 382 26.0 14.7 36.9
2006 403 26.0 15.5 41.4
2007 418 26.8 15.6 39.5
2008 425 26.8 15.9 40.5
2009 403 25.5 15.6 36.2
2010 395 25.4 15.5 47.1
2011 392 26.3 14.8 46.7
2012 407 26.5 15.3 49.4
2013 401 29.2 13.7 51.6
2014 424 26.1 16.2 56.8
2015 370 23.0 16.0 54.3
2016 383 23.0 16.6 52.7
2017 384 22.8 16.7 50.8
2018 353 22.6 15.5 56.1
2019 370 22.5 16.4 50.5
2020 322 22.8 14.1 53.4
2021 307 20.2 15.1 52.8
2022 267 19.5 13.6 50.2
2023 255 15.4 16.5 69.8
2024 281 17.6 15.8 66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mitchell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 13.0 20.4 0
1989 324 15.0 21.6 n/a
1990 374 16.0 23.3 0
1991 359 18.0 19.9 n/a
1992 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1993 366 19.0 19.3 n/a
1994 361 21.4 16.9 n/a
1995 353 20.4 17.3 n/a
1996 353 20.4 17.3 n/a
1997 374 21.7 17.2 17.4
1998 409 23.3 17.6 23
1999 420 25.0 16.8 34.5
2000 367 24.0 15.3 34.6
2001 350 22.0 15.9 34.3
2002 351 21.7 16.2 28.8
2003 351 21.7 16.2 28.8
2004 382 22.3 17.1 35.1
2005 382 26.0 14.7 36.9
2006 403 26.0 15.5 41.4
2007 418 26.8 15.6 39.5
2008 425 26.8 15.9 40.5
2009 403 25.5 15.6 36.2
2010 395 25.4 15.5 47.1
2011 392 26.3 14.8 46.7
2012 407 26.5 15.3 49.4
2013 401 29.2 13.7 51.6
2014 424 26.1 16.2 56.8
2015 370 23.0 16.0 54.3
2016 383 23.0 16.6 52.7
2017 384 22.8 16.7 50.8
2018 353 22.6 15.5 56.1
2019 370 22.5 16.4 50.5
2020 322 22.8 14.1 53.4
2021 307 20.2 15.1 52.8
2022 267 19.5 13.6 50.2
2023 255 15.4 16.5 69.8
2024 281 17.6 15.8 66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $807 (9.8%) $7,413 (90.0%) $8,237

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 680 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary School)81.957.9
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)52.132.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary School)52.847.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)39.329.8
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary School)47.640
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)40.725.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370255
 31.1%
African American9662
 35.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White246161
 34.6%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%69.8%
 19.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchell Elementary School

Students at Mitchell Elementary School are 60% White, 25% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Mitchell Elementary School.

Mitchell Elementary School ranks 227th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mitchell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sansom Middle School
High : Gadsden City High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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