At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
262
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
59%+1.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
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 262 students. It is part of the Gadsden City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
262 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 Enrollment262
White62.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American19.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.2%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
19.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
7.6%
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.