Mitchell Elementary

Summary:

Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina, serving 222 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $26,419 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, Mitchell Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of South Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments often less than half the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.2% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 63.8% and 57.4% for the district, respectively. The nearby schools, such as Orange Grove Charter School, Stiles Point Elementary, and Harbor View Elementary, significantly outperform Mitchell Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates often 2-3 times higher.

The stark racial imbalance at Mitchell Elementary, with over 93% of students being African American, is concerning and may be indicative of broader issues of educational equity and access within the Charleston area. The significant performance gaps between Mitchell Elementary and the nearby, more racially diverse schools raise questions about the underlying causes and the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities. Despite the high per-student spending, the school's academic performance remains significantly lower than the district and state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2 Perry Street
       Charleston, SC  29403


(843) 724-7261

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
615th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,419 Help


Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Simmons Pinckney Middle
High:    Burke High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.0%
White:
2.5%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mitchell Elementary ranks worse than 96.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 41st among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8. (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: African American (93%), White (2.5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell Elementary is 8, which is the 2nd best among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell Elementary is $26,419, which is the 10th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Elementary 615th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mitchell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mitchell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.77 528th 542 2.6%
2004 12.31 508th 550 7.6%
2005 27.90 445th 557 20.1%
2006 23.13 473rd 559 15.4%
2007 13.30 527th 566 6.9%
2008 13.38 534th 577 7.5%
2009 12.52 542nd 580 6.6%
2010 21.05 526th 589 10.7%
2011 22.25 514th 597 13.9%
2012 21.61 515th 594 13.3%
2013 23.35 510th 599 14.9%
2014 38.36 425th 630 32.5%
2015 27.15 506th 638 20.7%
2016 25.80 492nd 619 20.5%
2017 30.28 456th 639 28.6%
2018 24.74 477th 624 23.6%
2019 6.60 622nd 643 3.3%
2021 10.09 579th 622 6.9%
2022 11.69 566th 625 9.4%
2023 10.84 600th 644 6.8%
2024 8.00 615th 638 3.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 414th 588 29.6%
2019 9.52 578th 600 3.7%
2021 14.24 525th 580 9.5%
2022 15.15 537th 600 10.5%
2023 12.91 566th 608 6.9%
2024 10.82 571st 599 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.49 558th 573 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.76 457th 571 20.0%
2019 10.03 554th 590 6.1%
2021 16.68 471st 561 16.0%
2022 8.81 550th 579 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Mitchell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.75 199th 412 51.7%
2019 18.85 382nd 421 9.3%
2021 30.80 258th 350 26.3%
2022 27.21 315th 393 19.8%
2023 21.36 349th 394 11.4%
2024 21.12 332nd 369 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 472 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 0 454 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 0 469 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 0 675 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1992 0 695 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1993 0 699 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 0 706 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 1 687 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 1 687 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 0 646 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 0 645 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 0 619 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 0 548 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 0 467 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 0 409 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 0 409 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 0 316 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 2 295 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 298
2006 1 285 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 0 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 3 279 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 0 305 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 19 374 1 3 0 n/a n/a 3 400
2011 16 307 1 2 0 0 0 0 326
2012 15 345 2 1 1 0 4 0 368
2013 15 347 1 2 1 0 6 0 372
2014 4 368 0 3 2 0 5 0 382
2015 5 344 1 2 0 0 6 0 358
2016 2 313 0 0 0 0 4 0 319
2017 5 286 0 0 0 0 2 0 293
2018 8 304 0 3 0 0 1 0 316
2019 8 334 0 3 0 0 6 0 351
2020 12 306 0 1 0 0 9 0 328
2021 12 248 0 0 0 0 5 0 265
2022 8 202 1 0 0 0 5 0 216
2023 8 207 1 0 0 0 6 0 222
2024 5 186 1 4 0 0 4 0 200

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 26.8 17.6 n/a
1989 454 26.8 16.9 n/a
1990 469 27.8 16.8 n/a
1991 675 38.0 17.7 82.2
1992 695 39.5 17.5 83.9
1993 700 41.0 17.1 84
1994 706 42.0 16.8 85
1995 688 42.0 16.4 81.1
1996 688 42.0 16.4 81.1
1997 646 40.9 15.8 83.4
1998 647 37.0 17.5 87.8
1999 619 42.8 14.5 86.9
2000 548 37.0 14.8 96.4
2001 467 34.0 13.7 92.7
2002 411 30.1 13.7 95.6
2003 411 30.1 13.7 95.6
2004 316 28.4 11.1 99.1
2005 298 24.0 12.4 89.6
2006 287 24.8 11.6 96.2
2007 257 35.8 7.2 98.8
2008 283 25.6 11.1 84.8
2009 306 26.8 11.4 90.8
2010 400 31.9 12.5 76.3
2011 326 35.1 9.2 84
2012 368 35.7 10.3 89.1
2013 372 32.8 11.3 87.9
2014 382 37.2 10.2 93.7
2015 358 34.0 10.5 82.1
2016 319 30.0 10.6 80.3
2017 293 24.8 11.8 100
2018 316 23.6 13.3 100
2019 351 26.6 13.1 100
2020 328 25.2 13.0 100
2021 265 27.4 9.6 100
2022 216 28.3 7.6 100
2023 222 24.8 8.9 100
2024 200 24.8 8.0 100

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 26.8 17.6 n/a
1989 454 26.8 16.9 n/a
1990 469 27.8 16.8 n/a
1991 675 38.0 17.7 82.2
1992 695 39.5 17.5 83.9
1993 700 41.0 17.1 84
1994 706 42.0 16.8 85
1995 688 42.0 16.4 81.1
1996 688 42.0 16.4 81.1
1997 646 40.9 15.8 83.4
1998 647 37.0 17.5 87.8
1999 619 42.8 14.5 86.9
2000 548 37.0 14.8 96.4
2001 467 34.0 13.7 92.7
2002 411 30.1 13.7 95.6
2003 411 30.1 13.7 95.6
2004 316 28.4 11.1 99.1
2005 298 24.0 12.4 89.6
2006 287 24.8 11.6 96.2
2007 257 35.8 7.2 98.8
2008 283 25.6 11.1 84.8
2009 306 26.8 11.4 90.8
2010 400 31.9 12.5 76.3
2011 326 35.1 9.2 84
2012 368 35.7 10.3 89.1
2013 372 32.8 11.3 87.9
2014 382 37.2 10.2 93.7
2015 358 34.0 10.5 82.1
2016 319 30.0 10.6 80.3
2017 293 24.8 11.8 100
2018 316 23.6 13.3 100
2019 351 26.6 13.1 100
2020 328 25.2 13.0 100
2021 265 27.4 9.6 100
2022 216 28.3 7.6 100
2023 222 24.8 8.9 100
2024 200 24.8 8.0 100

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,182 (8.8%) $629 (4.7%) $1,812 (13.5%) $9,465 (70.4%) $2,159 (16.1%) $11,624 (86.5%) $13,436
2020 $1,172 (8.9%) $652 (5.0%) $1,824 (13.9%) $9,516 (72.3%) $1,822 (13.8%) $11,338 (86.1%) $13,162
2021 $1,490 (9.6%) $695 (4.5%) $2,186 (14.1%) $10,918 (70.2%) $2,447 (15.7%) $13,364 (85.9%) $15,550
2022 $1,542 (6.9%) $1,086 (4.8%) $2,628 (11.7%) $15,804 (70.5%) $3,975 (17.7%) $19,779 (88.3%) $22,407
2023 $4,249 (16.1%) $1,525 (5.8%) $5,775 (21.9%) $16,737 (63.4%) $3,907 (14.8%) $20,645 (78.1%) $26,419

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 600th of 644 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)25.530.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)37.348.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mitchell Elementary)10.911.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)15.217.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)15.213.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Elementary)2.113.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell Elementary)10.610.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351222
 36.8%
African American334207
 38%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White88
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Mitchell Elementary are 93% African American, 3% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Mitchell Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Mitchell Elementary.

Students who attend Mitchell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Simmons Pinckney Middle
High : Burke High


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

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