Mitchell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charleston, South Carolina 29403 · Charleston 01
#640 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#43537 of 50,301 nationally
About Mitchell Elementary
Mitchell Elementary is a public elementary located in Charleston, in the Charleston 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 640th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 188.
There are 31 schools in Charleston; Mitchell Elementary ranks 27th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.2
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mitchell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
190 students · 454 m away
Burke High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
342 students · 589 m away
James Simons Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 721 m away
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
151 students · 825 m away
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
573 students · 955 m away
Charleston Progressive
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students · 1.1 km away
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 1.2 km away
Buist Academy
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 3–8
521 students · 1.7 km away
Memminger Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 1.9 km away
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Thornwell School for the Arts
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
188 students
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Winnsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
188 students
Clio Elementary
Clio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
Charleston Progressive
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Wright Elementary
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
193 students
Estill Elementary
Estill · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
196 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell Elementary a good school?
Mitchell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #640 of 688 in South 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 rank in South Carolina?
Mitchell Elementary ranks #640 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #43537 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mitchell Elementary?
Mitchell Elementary had 188 students in 2025.
Is Mitchell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mitchell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mitchell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mitchell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.