Mitchell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ames, Iowa 50010 · Ames Comm School District
#345 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#8272 of 50,301 nationally
About Mitchell Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ames, in the Ames Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 314 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 345th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 314.
There are 8 schools in Ames; Mitchell Elementary School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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
- 314
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- 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).
Meeker Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students · 5.7 km away
Ames High School
Ames · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students · 6.1 km away
Fellows Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 6.2 km away
Ames Middle School
Ames · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students · 6.3 km away
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students · 6.8 km away
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 7.6 km away
Sawyer Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 8.0 km away
Ballard High School
Huxley · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students · 10 km away
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students · 10 km away
Ballard East Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
314 students
Clark Elementary School
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Wickham Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Grant Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell Elementary School a good school?
Mitchell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #345 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
Mitchell Elementary School ranks #345 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #8272 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School had 314 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.