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Mitchell Elementary School

Public
Bakersville, North Carolina · Mitchell County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students373
Student:Teacher15.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
373
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+16.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Other
Level

Overview

Mitchell Elementary School is a public other in Bakersville, North Carolina. The school enrolls 373 students. It is part of the Mitchell County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
DistrictMitchell County Schools
County37121
CityBakersville
ZIP28705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370300003664

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment373
White82.3%
Hispanic / Latino14.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
82.3%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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.

FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)