Mitchellville Elementary

Summary:

Mitchellville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 242 students in grades PK-5 in the Southeast Polk Community School District. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Mitchellville Elementary outperforms the district and state in academic performance, with 81.3% of 3rd graders, 97.2% of 4th graders, and 84.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 68.1%, 78.3%, and 77.5%, respectively, and the state scores of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school serves a less diverse student population, with 87.6% white students, compared to nearby schools like Delaware Elementary (65.83% white) and Altoona Elementary (70.88% white).

Additionally, Mitchellville Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.71%) compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Delaware Elementary (43.47%), Four Mile Elementary (35.61%), Altoona Elementary (49.64%), and Willowbrook Elementary (50.47%). This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent community, which could have implications for resource allocation and support services within the Southeast Polk Community School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

308 Elm Ave NW
Mitchellville, IA 50169

(515) 967-4274

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,832

Students who attend Mitchellville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southeast Polk Junior High
	Spring Creek - 6th Grade
High:	Southeast Polk High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mitchellville Elementary ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.88. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Mitchellville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Southeast Polk Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchellville Elementary is 12.9, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Mitchellville Elementary employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchellville Elementary is $16,832, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mitchellville Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southeast Polk Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Polk Community School District 112^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mitchellville Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.45	33^rd	626	94.7%
2013	67.75	181^st	624	71.0%
2014	66.95	210^th	603	65.2%
2015	71.40	161^st	616	73.9%
2016	68.64	188^th	599	68.6%
2017	79.22	78^th	574	86.4%
2018	76.89	94^th	567	83.4%
2019	94.30	4^th	603	99.3%
2021	90.99	14^th	567	97.5%
2022	86.94	31^st	574	94.6%
2023	91.93	5^th	565	99.1%
2024	86.88	27^th	557	95.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchellville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1989	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1990	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1991	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1992	229	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1993	220	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1994	222	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1995	192	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	192	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	203	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1998	200	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1999	207	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2000	213	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	-10	206
2001	184	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2002	178	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2003	178	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2004	181	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
2005	203	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2006	190	6	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2007	195	6	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
2008	163	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2009	188	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2010	185	1	0	8	0	0	1	0	195
2011	161	1	1	9	0	0	8	0	180
2012	171	2	1	5	0	0	5	0	184
2013	160	5	1	4	0	0	6	0	176
2014	160	3	0	6	0	0	5	0	174
2015	169	6	0	8	0	0	7	0	190
2016	186	6	0	10	0	0	7	0	209
2017	208	5	0	11	0	0	9	0	233
2018	206	5	0	13	0	0	11	0	235
2019	198	3	0	13	0	0	17	0	231
2020	192	2	1	15	0	0	16	0	226
2021	201	1	2	13	0	0	17	0	234
2022	198	1	3	12	0	0	13	0	227
2023	212	1	3	8	1	0	17	0	242
2024	215	1	2	6	3	0	17	0	244

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mitchellville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	12.8	17.3	13.1
1989	237	13.5	17.5	11.8
1990	230	13.7	16.7	7.4
1991	236	14.0	16.8	7.2
1992	229	14.0	16.3	9.6
1993	223	14.0	15.9	8.5
1994	224	14.9	15.0	10.3
1995	194	12.6	15.4	16
1996	194	12.6	15.4	16
1997	205	12.1	16.9	17.1
1998	203	14.6	13.9	16.3
1999	208	14.0	14.9	25
2000	206	15.6	13.2	22.2
2001	188	14.8	12.7	19.1
2002	182	14.1	12.9	21.4
2003	182	14.1	12.9	21.4
2004	187	15.1	12.4	25.1
2005	210	17.0	12.4	36.2
2006	207	20.5	10.1	34.8
2007	211	16.1	13.1	33.6
2008	170	14.7	11.6	34.7
2009	193	15.3	12.6	42
2010	195	15.5	12.5	45.1
2011	180	15.3	11.7	49.4
2012	184	15.6	11.7	41.8
2013	176	14.9	11.8	44.3
2014	174	15.0	11.6	38.5
2015	190	15.0	12.6	40
2016	209	18.0	11.6	39.2
2017	233	18.8	12.3	36.9
2018	235	17.5	13.4	40.4
2019	231	18.0	12.8	39.4
2020	226	16.5	13.6	37.6
2021	234	16.5	14.1	32.9
2022	227	16.5	13.7	34.8
2023	242	16.0	15.1	34.7
2024	244	18.9	12.9	36.9

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 Mitchellville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	12.8	17.3	13.1
1989	237	13.5	17.5	11.8
1990	230	13.7	16.7	7.4
1991	236	14.0	16.8	7.2
1992	229	14.0	16.3	9.6
1993	223	14.0	15.9	8.5
1994	224	14.9	15.0	10.3
1995	194	12.6	15.4	16
1996	194	12.6	15.4	16
1997	205	12.1	16.9	17.1
1998	203	14.6	13.9	16.3
1999	208	14.0	14.9	25
2000	206	15.6	13.2	22.2
2001	188	14.8	12.7	19.1
2002	182	14.1	12.9	21.4
2003	182	14.1	12.9	21.4
2004	187	15.1	12.4	25.1
2005	210	17.0	12.4	36.2
2006	207	20.5	10.1	34.8
2007	211	16.1	13.1	33.6
2008	170	14.7	11.6	34.7
2009	193	15.3	12.6	42
2010	195	15.5	12.5	45.1
2011	180	15.3	11.7	49.4
2012	184	15.6	11.7	41.8
2013	176	14.9	11.8	44.3
2014	174	15.0	11.6	38.5
2015	190	15.0	12.6	40
2016	209	18.0	11.6	39.2
2017	233	18.8	12.3	36.9
2018	235	17.5	13.4	40.4
2019	231	18.0	12.8	39.4
2020	226	16.5	13.6	37.6
2021	234	16.5	14.1	32.9
2022	227	16.5	13.7	34.8
2023	242	16.0	15.1	34.7
2024	244	18.9	12.9	36.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchellville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$385 (2.3%)	$16,447 (97.7%)	$16,832

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchellville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 5^th of 565 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchellville Elementary)	87.2	91.7	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)	76.6	73.5	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchellville Elementary)	97.4	94.4	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)	82	81.9	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchellville Elementary)	89.3	87.2	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)	80.4	78.6	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchellville Elementary)	100	97.4	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)	85.1	84.8	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchellville Elementary)	92.5	97.5	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)	81.3	75.8	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchellville Elementary)	95	90	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)	84.8	85.1	0.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	242	4.8%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	13	8	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	198	212	7.1%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	34.7%	4.7%

Schools Near Mitchellville Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mitchellville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Elm Ave NW	Mitchellville	50169	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-4274	244	19	12.9	36.9%	215 (88.1%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.0%)	86.9	27^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.9	5^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.1%	22	81.3	97.2	84.8		90.6	100.0	84.8		69.7	$16,832	$385	$16,447
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	910 7th Ave SE	Altoona	50009	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-2109	409	32	12.6	37.4%	314 (76.8%)	18 (4.4%)	38 (9.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)	77.2	86^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.6%		78.6	96^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.0%	10	77.4	81.3	73.8		85.5	85.9	90.2		70.5	$15,221	$767	$14,454
Morris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	600 Garfield St. SW	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-6361	605	42	14.3	14.7%	491 (81.2%)	29 (4.8%)	49 (8.1%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$9,744	$410	$9,334
Anderson Elementary School	Public	2-4	400 Garfield St. SW	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-7494	522	33	15.6	20.5%	438 (83.9%)	13 (2.5%)	42 (8.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.2%)	61	241^st of 557 public elementary schools	56.7%		43.2	376^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.5%	135	65.8	79.0			78.7	76.6				$9,609	$215	$9,394
Altoona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 6th St SW	Altoona	50009	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-3771	423	35	12.0	53.2%	289 (68.3%)	58 (13.7%)	42 (9.9%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.0%)	73.5	122^nd of 557 public elementary schools	78.1%		70.6	164^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.0%	42	62.7	80.6	84.3		78.4	79.0	91.3		73.5	$14,305	$587	$13,718
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 West Broadway	Colfax	50054	Jasper County	Colfax-Mingo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 674-3465	402	33	12.2	43.0%	357 (88.8%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	49.2	336^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.7%		62.1	224^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.4%	112	56.5	78.4	59.2	90.9	71.7	81.1	57.1	86.4	44.9	$10,304	$451	$9,854
Clay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 First Avenue S.	Altoona	50009	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-4198	670	40	16.6	33.6%	442 (66.0%)	70 (10.4%)	91 (13.6%)	17 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.2%)	61	242^nd of 557 public elementary schools	56.6%		61.2	231^st of 565 public elementary schools	59.1%	11	64.3	68.4	82.0		76.5	76.8	76.0		69.0	$12,723	$186	$12,537
Willowbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 17th Ave SW	Altoona	50009	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-7512	546	38	14.3	52.4%	344 (63.0%)	62 (11.4%)	61 (11.2%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	55 (10.1%)	35.2	413^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.9%		44.2	371^st of 565 public elementary schools	34.3%	42	42.9	66.3	67.6		70.2	68.8	62.0		59.2	$13,785	$487	$13,298
Delaware Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 E 46th St	Des Moines	50317	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 262-3197	423	35	12.0	46.1%	264 (62.4%)	52 (12.3%)	53 (12.5%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	72.2	138^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.2%		76.7	109^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.7%	29	80.3	80.3	76.6		88.5	77.8	73.4		71.0	$15,865	$1,352	$14,513
Four Mile Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	670 SE 68th St	Pleasant Hill	50327	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 265-1972	489	35	14.0	42.5%	348 (71.2%)	14 (2.9%)	65 (13.3%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	33 (6.7%)	69.2	169^th of 557 public elementary schools	69.7%		78.1	102^nd of 565 public elementary schools	81.9%	67	74.7	82.6	69.1		91.1	92.8	76.5		52.9	$13,837	$290	$13,547

Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchellville Elementary

What district is Mitchellville Elementary in?

Southeast Polk Community School District

Is Mitchellville Elementary a good school?

Yes! Mitchellville Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mitchellville Elementary?

Students at Mitchellville Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Mitchellville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended Mitchellville Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Mitchellville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mitchellville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southeast Polk Junior High
Middle : Spring Creek - 6th Grade
High : Southeast Polk High School

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