Mitchell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Golden, Colorado 80403 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#97 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#8466 of 50,301 nationally
About Mitchell Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Golden, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 478 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 97th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 478.
There are 13 schools in Golden; Mitchell Elementary School ranks 4th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mitchell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mitchell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Golden High School
Golden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students · 2.7 km away
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Golden · Charter other · Grades PK–12
425 students · 3.9 km away
Bell Middle School
Golden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 4.4 km away
Shelton Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 4.6 km away
Fairmount Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students · 5.4 km away
Free Horizon Montessori
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students · 5.7 km away
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden · Charter other · Grades K–12
737 students · 6.0 km away
Maple Grove Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 7.2 km away
Manning Options School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students · 7.2 km away
Ralston Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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478 students
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478 students
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning
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477 students
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Pine Grove Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell Elementary School a good school?
Mitchell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mitchell Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mitchell Elementary School ranks #97 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #8466 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School had 478 students in 2025.
Is Mitchell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mitchell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mitchell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mitchell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.