Mitchell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 · Mitchell County Schools
#1115 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#44364 of 50,301 nationally
About Mitchell Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Bakersville, in the Mitchell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1115th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 4 schools in Bakersville; Mitchell Elementary School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Mitchell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mitchell Middle School
Bakersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 0 m away
Mitchell High
Bakersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students · 527 m away
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students · 6.1 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 9.2 km away
Mayland Early College
Spruce Pine · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students · 9.7 km away
Greenlee Primary
Spruce Pine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students · 11 km away
Burnsville Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students · 14 km away
East Yancey Middle
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Prospect Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Riverview Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Deep Branch Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Hayesville Primary School
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
375 students
William R Davie Elementary
Mocksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell Elementary School a good school?
Mitchell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 20.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1115 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
Mitchell Elementary School ranks #1115 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #44364 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary School?
Mitchell Elementary School had 373 students in 2025.
Is Mitchell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mitchell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mitchell Elementary School?
There are 8 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.