At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
281
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
66%+1.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gadsden, Alabama. The school enrolls 281 students. It is part of the Gadsden City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
281 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGadsden City
County1055
CityGadsden
ZIP35901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010162000563
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment281
White63.1%
Hispanic / Latino7.1%
Black / African American24.3%
Asian0.8%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
63.1%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
24.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.